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]
Christophe Keckeis | |
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Born | Neuchâtel, Switzerland | 18 April 1945
Died | 1 May 2020 | (aged 75)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Swiss Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands | Swiss Air Force |
Alma mater | University of Lausanne |
Decorations and awards
editPilot 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
edit- ^ "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,