[1] Moyo was one of the first blacks to receive full training as a pilot together with retired Air Marshal Shebba Shumbayaonda.

[3] Moyo is an accomplished pilot, who in 2011, had 1970[2] hours flying time in the following aircraft: Hunter, SF260M, SF260TP, Hawk, MIG 15, L29, MF1-17 and T-37.

[2] Following what were reported as clashes with Shiri,[6] in March 2007 Moyo had become critically ill as a result of suspected poisoning.

[4] Moyo was arrested on 7 June 2007 along with Major General Engelbert Rugeje and around 400 other military personnel for allegedly plotting to overthrow the Mugabe administration.

[9] Elson Moyo achieved some notoriety after he was sued for allegedly committing adultery with the wife of a policeman.