Ernesto Horacio Crespo

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.

Ernesto Horacio Crespo
Chief of Staff of the Air Force
In office
1985–1989
President Raúl Alfonsín
Preceded byTeodoro Waldner
Succeeded byJosé Julia
Personal details
Born8 December 1929
Died9 March 2019 (aged 89)
Military service
AllegianceArgentina
Branch/service Argentine Air Force
RankArgentine Brigadier General (Lieutenant General)
Commands
Battles/wars

Early life

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Crespo Ernesto Horacio". buscardatos.com. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Avisos funebres del 8 de marzo de 2019". La Nación. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Avisos funebres del 8 de marzo de 2019". La Nación. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Aviso". www.terra.com.ar. Archived from the original on 2004-01-12. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
  5. ^ de León, Pablo (February 2017). El proyecto del misil Cóndor Su origen, desarrollo y cancelación. Lenguaje Claro. ISBN 978-987-3764-24-0.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force
1985–1989
Succeeded by