Allegiance South Africa Name Willem Hechter | Rank Lieutenant General Years of service 1965-2000 | |
Born 26 May 1942 (age 82) ( 1942-05-26 ) Awards Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS) Southern Cross Decoration (SD) Southern Cross Medal (SM) Military Merit Medal (MMM) Commands held 85 Combat Flying School SAAF, 1 Squadron SAAF | ||
Lieutenant General Willem Hendrik Hechter (born 26 May 1942, East London) is a former Chief of the South African Air Force.
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Military career
He joined the SAAF in January 1960 and received his wings in December 1960 at Central Flying School, Dunnottar.
He served as Officer Commanding Advanced Flying School, Pietersburg and 1 Squadron before serving as Staff Officer Fighters and Senior Staff Officer Fighters at Air Force Headquarters.
He commanded AFB Pietersburg before serving as Director Force Preparation, Chief of Air Staff Operations and Chief of Air Staff.
He was appointed Chief of the Air Force from 1 May 1996.
Aircraft flown
He flew the following aircraft:
Awards and Decorations
Lt Gen Hechter was awarded the following:
References
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