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

SSA SD SM MMM
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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