Eberhard Eimler

Eberhard Eimler (30 November 1930 – 17 December 2022) was a German general who served as the Inspector of the Air Force from 1983 to 1987 and a Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 1987 until his retirement in 1990. He began his service as a pilot in the West German Air Force in 1956, shortly after the Bundeswehr was established. Eimler became the first Bundeswehr general who did not have military service in World War II.

Early life and education Eberhard Eimler was born on 30 November 1930. He was among the first members of the Bundeswehr after the war, and received training from American, British, and Canadian NATO personnel. In 1971, he became commander of Light Combat Squadron 42, which was equipped with the Fiat G.91. The unit was noted to be in "very good" condition during his tenure as commander and he became a candidate for promotion to general officer. he was appointed as a Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe at NATO headquarters in Mons, Belgium.

Post-military In 1993, Eimler was investigated in a suspected bribery case based on the owner of a company working on a new military aircraft, Grob G 520, sending him to his vacation home in Brazil. He denied any wrongdoing.

Eimler gave a speech at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Air Force in September 2016. aged 92, and a received a funeral with full military honors from the Air Force on 6 January 2023 in Rheinbach.