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




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:

Star of South Africa (Silver) (SSAS)
Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal
Southern Africa Medal
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))




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