Willem Hechter
South African Air Force general
About Willem Hechter
Born 1942. Willem Hechter is a South African.
Lieutenant General Willem Hendrik Hechter (born 26 May 1942, in East London) is a former Chief of the South African Air Force.
Military career Hechter 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. Chief of Air Staff Operations and Chief of Air Staff.
Aircraft flown Hechter flew the following aircraft: Harvard De Havilland Vampire Impala Canadair Sabre Mk.6 Mirage III Mirage F1CZ
Awards and decorations Lt Gen Hechter was awarded the following:
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Who is Willem Hechter?
South African Air Force general
When was Willem Hechter born?
Willem Hechter was born on 26 May 1942 in East London.
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Willem Hechter is South African.
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