Ernesto Horacio Crespo
Argentine Brigadier General (1929–2019)
Ernesto Horacio Crespo | |
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| Chief of Staff of the Air Force | |
| In office 1985–1989 | |
| President |  Raúl Alfonsín |
| Preceded by | Teodoro Waldner |
| Succeeded by | José Julia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1929 |
| Died | 9 March 2019 (aged 89) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Argentina |
| Branch/service |  Argentine Air Force |
| Rank | Argentine Brigadier General (Lieutenant General) |
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Ernesto Horacio Crespo (8 December 1929 – 6 March 2019)[1][2][3] was an Argentine Brigadier General (Lieutenant General) and former Chief of Staff of the Argentine Air Force.
Early life
In 1982, Crespo, who was the commander of the Fourth Air Force Brigade at the time, was tasked with creating, deploying, and commanding the South Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Sur). This military organization coordinated both Air Force and Argentine Navy air units during the Falklands War, playing a crucial role in the conflict.
From 1985 to 1989, Crespo served as Chief of Staff of the Argentine Air Force under President Raúl Alfonsín. During the Carapintadas conflict within the Argentine Army, Crespo's leadership was instrumental in maintaining the Air Force's support for the democratic government.[4]
During his tenure, the Condor Program, a missile development initiative, was publicly revealed. The program was later discontinued in the early 1990s under President Carlos Menem due to political pressure from the United States.[5]
Death
Ernesto Horacio Crespo passed away on 6 March 2019. His death marked the end of a distinguished career in the Argentine military, remembered for his strategic acumen and commitment to national defense.[3][2]
See also
References
- Argentine Airpower in the Falklands War
- (in Spanish) Las relaciones peligrosas de la Fuerza Aérea
- ^ "Crespo Ernesto Horacio". buscardatos.com. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Avisos funebres del 8 de marzo de 2019". La Nación. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Avisos funebres del 8 de marzo de 2019". La Nación. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Aviso". www.terra.com.ar. Archived from the original on 2004-01-12. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
- ^ de León, Pablo (February 2017). El proyecto del misil Cóndor Su origen, desarrollo y cancelación. Lenguaje Claro. ISBN 978-987-3764-24-0.
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| Preceded by | Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force 1985–1989 | Succeeded by José A. Julia |
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