Christophe Keckeis
Swiss general (1945–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Christophe Keckeis | |
---|---|
Born | (1945-04-18)18 April 1945 Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
Died | 1 May 2020(2020-05-01) (aged 75) |
Allegiance | Switzerland |
Service/ | Swiss Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands held | Swiss Air Force |
Alma mater | University of Lausanne |
Close