| Augusto Hughes | |
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Brigadier Major Augusto Hughes |
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| Born | 1931 |
| Died | 1993 |
| Allegiance | Argentina |
| Service/branch | Argentine Air Force |
| Rank | Brigadier General (equivalent to 3-star or 4-star rank) |
Augusto Jorge Hughes (1931–1993) was a senior commander in the Argentine Air Force who was a member of Argentina's fourth military junta of the National Reorganization Process. Hughes was Commander-in-Chief of the Argentine Air Force from 1982 to 1983.[1]
In 1982 during the Falklands War he was the head of the Air Defense Command organizing the air strike raids against the British Task Force, causing severe damage in about 30 ships and planes.
The air fleet was mainly composed by American jetplanes Douglas A4 Skyhawk, French Mirage, Israelian Dagger and the British bomber Canberra. The navy contribuited with French Super Etendart. Argentine Pucará operated from the local airport.
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| Preceded by Basilio Lami Dozo |
Commander-in-Chief of the Argentine Air Force 1982–1983 |
Succeeded by Teodoro Waldner As Air Force Chief of the General Staff |