Javier Salto
Spanish general to the Spanish Air and Space Force (born 1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Javier Salto Martínez-Avial (born in Madrid, 15 December 1955)[1] is a Spanish general to the Spanish Air and Space Force who has been the Chief of Staff of the Air and Space Force since 1 April 2017.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Salto and the second or maternal family name is Martínez-Avial.
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Javier Salto Martínez-Avial | |
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Born | (1955-12-10) 10 December 1955 (age 68) |
Allegiance | Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Air and Space Force |
Rank | General of the Air |
Commands held | Chief of Staff of the Air and Space Force (Spain) |
Awards | Order of Merit of the Guardia Civil |
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A fighter and attack pilot, Salto has also received training as an advanced air traffic controller (FAC), air support, flight safety, high logistic management, photo-interpretation, supplies and observer. He has been an instructor pilot in the 462 Mirage F1 Fighter Squadron and has a United States General Staff Diploma, validated in Spain.