Michal Muller
South African military commander (born 1930) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant General Michal Muller SSAS SD SM MMM was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Air Force[2]
Anthony Michal Muller | |
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Nickname(s) | Mike |
Born | (1930-07-28) 28 July 1930 (age 93)[1]: 163 |
Allegiance | |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Years of service | 1948–1988 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | 2 Squadron SAAF |
Commands held | |
Wars | Korean War |
Awards | |
Other work | Diplomat |
He attended Monument High School and matriculated from Central High School. He joined the Union Defence Force in 1948, training as a Pilot. He served with 2 Squadron SAAF in the Korean War, flying a P-51 Mustang. After his return to South Africa he served in various posts, including as Commanding Officer of 1 Squadron SAAF, 24 Squadron SAAF and Fighter Command.
He was appointed Chief of Air Staff Operations in July 1978[3] before becoming Chief of the Air Force in December 1979.[1]: 164
He served as Ambassador to Chile.[4] He retired from the SADF in 1988.