In the early years of the Turkish Republic, there were many important changes and developments. One of these was the building of airplane factories. These factories helped Turkey become more modern and independent.

The first airplane factory in Turkey was opened in 1925 by M.Kemal Atatürk. It was called the Kayseri Aircraft Factory. This factory was very important because it was the first step in making Turkey’s own airplanes. With the help of other countries, Turkey started to learn how to build and repair airplanes.

Another important factory was the Turkish Aeronautical Association’s (THK) factory in Ankara. This factory opened in 1941. The THK factory made many different types of airplanes. It also trained many people to become pilots and engineers. This was very important for the Turkish Air Force.

These factories did not just make airplanes. They also made Turkey stronger and more self-reliant. Before these factories, Turkey had to buy airplanes from other countries. Now, Turkey could make its own. This was a big step forward for the new republic.

In summary, the airplane factories in the early years of the Turkish Republic were very important. They helped Turkey become more modern and independent. They also trained many people in important skills. These factories were a key part of Turkey’s development in aviation.

“The future is in the skies. Nations that cannot protect their skies can never be sure of their future.” Mustafa kemal Atatürk

Comprehension Questions

1. When was the first airplane factory in Turkey opened?

a) 1930b) 1925

c) 1941d) 1950

2. What was the name of the first airplane factory in Turkey?

a) Ankara Aircraft Factoryb) Istanbul Aircraft Factory

c) Kayseri Aircraft Factoryd) Turkish Aeronautical Factory

3. Which organization opened a factory in Ankara in 1941?

a) Turkish Armyb) Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK)

c) Turkish Navyd) Turkish Airlines

4. Why were the airplane factories important for Turkey?

a) They made Turkey dependent on other countries

b) They made Turkey stronger and more self-reliant

c) They were the first factories in Turkey

d) They were the only factories in Turkey

5. What else did the THK factory do besides making airplanes?

a) It made carsb) It trained pilots and engineers

c) It grew cropsd) It built ships

6. What was a big step forward for Turkey mentioned in the article?

a) Building the first hospitalb) Making its own airplanes

c) Opening the first schoold) Starting the first bank