Peter Jehle (pilot)
Alfred Peter David Jehle (born December 3, 1922 in Munich ; † February 12, 2015 ) was a German pilot .
Life
Jehle had been an aviator since he was 16. After training as an aircraft engine builder at BMW , he worked as a pilot during World War II. After 1950 he continued his career as a flight captain with a number of airlines including Hadag Air and General Air in Hamburg. He worked as a flight instructor, official expert and examiner for private pilots. In total, he completed more than 33,000 flights. At the age of 85 he was still working as a volunteer flight instructor.
Awards
On August 6, 2007, Jehle received the Federal Cross of Merit on ribbon for his services to the promotion of general aviation.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Obituary: http://familienangebote.genealogy.net/detailstod.php?ID=1902454&PID=5
- ^ Hamburger Abendblatt dated December 2, 2002
- ↑ Hamburger Abendblatt dated August 6, 2007
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jehle, Peter |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jehle, Alfred Peter David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German pilot |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 3, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Munich |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 12, 2015 |