Christophe Keckeis
Christophe Keckeis | |
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| Born | 18 April 1945 Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
| Died | 1 May 2020 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png){kind=small} Switzerland |
| Branch | Swiss Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands | Swiss Air Force |
| Alma mater | University of Lausanne |
Christophe Keckeis (18 April 1945 – 1 May 2020)[1] was a Swiss Lieutenant-General. He headed the Swiss Army as "Chief of the General Staff" (2003) and then as "Chief of the Armed Forces" (2004–2007). He retired on 31 December 2007.
- On 24 March 1977, two Mirage III (J-2003 and J-2310) collided during a formation flight over the Payerne airfield. All parties involved survived the collision, including the then commander-in-chief of the Fliegerstaffel 17, Christophe Keckeis.[2]
Decorations and awards
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| Pilot Insignia | ||
| Length of Service Decoration with three golden rosettes | Alpine Decoration | Assault Rifle, Level 2 |
| Pistol, Level 2 | Military sport (Level 2) | Partnership for Peace Mission |
References
- ^ "Swiss Chief of Staff who learned to fly Mirage jets from Israelis dies". The Jerusalem Post. 6 May 2020.
- ^ Flavian Cajacob: Christophe Keckeis - Ein Flieger mit Bodenhaftung. In: Handelszeitung, 15 November 2003,