Willem Hechter

Lieutenant General Willem Hendrik Hechter SSA SD SM MMM (born 26 May 1942, in East London) is a former Chief of the South African Air Force.

Willem Hendrik Hechter

Born (1942-05-26) 26 May 1942
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Air Force
Years of service1965-2000
RankLieutenant General
Commands held
Awards

Military career

Hechter joined the SAAF in January 1960 and received his wings in December 1960 at Central Flying School, Dunnottar.[1] 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.[1]

Hechter commanded AFB Pietersburg before serving as Director Force Preparation,[2] Chief of Air Staff Operations and Chief of Air Staff.[1] He was appointed Chief of the Air Force from 1 May 1996.[3]

Aircraft flown

Hechter flew the following aircraft:[1]

Awards and Decorations

Lt Gen Hechter was awarded the following:[1]

References

  1. "Witness Statements - W Hechter" (PDF). The Arms Procurement Commission. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  2. Lötter, Francois (August 6, 1992). "Simpson-Anderson word nuwe Hoof van die Vloot". Beeld. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  3. "Fact file: Chiefs of the SA Air Force". DefenceWeb.co.za. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
Military offices
Preceded by
James Kriel
Chief of the South African Air Force
1996  2000
Succeeded by
Roelf Beukes
Preceded by
Unknown
Chief of Air Staff South African Air Force
1995  1996
Succeeded by
Bertus Burger
Preceded by
Zac Repsold
Chief of Air Staff Operations South African Air Force
1994  1994
Succeeded by
Chris Lombard
Preceded by
Joep Joubert
Deputy Chief of Staff Operations
1992  1993
Succeeded by
Unknown
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