Homafaran Allegiance

Homafaran Allegiance (Persian: بیعت همافران) is a historical photo that was captured by Abdol-Hussein Partovi on 7 February 1979 at the Alavi School, Ruhollah Khomeini's residence after he returned from exile in France.

The photo shows the Homafaran, officers in the Shah's Iranian Air Force, saluting Khomeini (who can be seen in the distance).

[2][3] The photo is important in two aspects: first, for its publication days before the Iranian Revolution collapsed the Shah's government, and second, that it is the only known image of this meeting.

[5] According to Air Force commander documents and Bakhtiar's speech, Army public relations denied the photo; however, Ruhollah Khomeini confirmed its authenticity.

Iranian Air force commanders swear their allegiance to Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, every 8 February.