Ramón Vega Hidalgo facts for kids
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Ramón Vega Hidalgo
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| Birth name | Ramon Hidalgo |
| Born | 1 February 1934 |
| Died | 7 May 2014 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance |  Chile |
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Chilean Air Force |
| Years of service | 1953/1956–1995 ( commissioned as Pilot Officer in 1956 ) |
| Rank | Air General  |
| Commands held | 21st Air Defense Group(1972-76) 6th Aviation Group (1976–1979) Fourth Air Brigade(1979-83) Aviation School "Captain Manuel Ávalos Prado"(1983-86) Logistics Command of the Air Force(1986-91) Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force(1991–1995) |
| Relations | Evelyn Matthei |
Ramón Vega Hidalgo (born February 1, 1934 – died May 7, 2014) was an important person in Chile. He was a politician and also a high-ranking officer in the military.
He was born in Santiago, Chile, which is the capital city. Ramón Vega Hidalgo passed away in Santiago when he was 80 years old.
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Ramón Vega Hidalgo: A Chilean Leader
Ramón Vega Hidalgo was a very important figure in Chile's history. He held significant roles in both the military and the government.
Leading the Air Force
From 1991 to 1995, Ramón Vega Hidalgo was the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Air Force. This means he was the top leader of the entire air force! It was a very big responsibility.
Early Career in the Air Force
Ramón Vega Hidalgo joined the Chilean Air Force in 1953. He became an officer in 1956. Over the years, he held many different leadership positions. These roles helped him gain a lot of experience.
- He commanded the 21st Air Defense Group from 1972 to 1976.
- He led the 6th Aviation Group from 1976 to 1979.
- From 1979 to 1983, he was in charge of the Fourth Air Brigade.
- He also directed the Aviation School "Captain Manuel Ávalos Prado" from 1983 to 1986.
- Before becoming Commander-in-Chief, he led the Logistics Command of the Air Force from 1986 to 1991.
Becoming a Senator
After his time in the Air Force, Ramón Vega Hidalgo continued to serve his country. In 1998, he was chosen to be an "institutional senator."
What is an Institutional Senator?
An institutional senator is a special kind of senator. They are appointed to their position, not elected by the public. Ramón Vega Hidalgo served as a senator from 1998 until 2006. In this role, he helped make laws for Chile.
See also
- In Spanish: Ramón Vega Hidalgo para niños
