Willem Hechter
| Willem Hendrik Hechter SSA SD SM MMM | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 May 1942 |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1965-2000 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
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| Awards | |
Lieutenant General Willem Hendrik Hechter SSA SD SM MMM (born 26 May 1942, East London) is a former Chief of the South African Air Force.
Military career
He 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]
He 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
He flew the following aircraft:[1]
- Harvard
- De Havilland Vampire
- Impala
- Canadair Sabre Mk.6
- Mirage III
- Mirage F1CZ
Awards and Decorations
Lt Gen Hechter was awarded the following:[1]
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Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS)
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Witness Statements - W Hechter" (PDF). The Arms Procurement Commission. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ↑ Lötter, Francois (August 6, 1992). "Simpson-Anderson word nuwe Hoof van die Vloot". Beeld. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ↑ "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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