Ernesto Horacio Crespo
Ernesto Horacio Crespo was an Argentine Brigadier General and former Chief of Staff of the Argentine Air Force.
Early life
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. 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.
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.