Etienne Primault
Etienne Primault (born May 5, 1904 in Cormoret ; † November 30, 1984 in Zurich ) was a Swiss professional officer .
From 1930 to 1944 he was an instruction officer for the air and anti-aircraft troops and a military pilot. In 1953 he became chief of weapons and was promoted to division general . His professional career ended in 1964 in connection with cost overruns in the procurement of a new fighter aircraft ( Mirage affair ).
Web links
- Peter Müller-Grieshaber: Primault, Etienne. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
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SURNAME | Primault, Etienne |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss professional officer |
DATE OF BIRTH | May 5, 1904 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Cormoret |
DATE OF DEATH | November 30, 1984 |
Place of death | Zurich |