Barend Viljoen
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Major-General Barend Viljoen OBE (born 1908) was a South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force
in 1927, and served in World War II
. He was Air Chief of Staff from 1956 to 1965.
South African Air Force
The South African Air Force is the air force of South Africa, with headquarters in Pretoria. It is the world's second oldest independent air force, and its motto is Per Aspera Ad Astra...
in 1927, and served in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He was Air Chief of Staff from 1956 to 1965.
See also
- List of South African military chiefs
- South African Air ForceSouth African Air ForceThe South African Air Force is the air force of South Africa, with headquarters in Pretoria. It is the world's second oldest independent air force, and its motto is Per Aspera Ad Astra...