Ramón Vergara Montero

Ramón Vergara Montero was a Chilean military aviator who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Air Force (FACh) from 1931 to 1932. During his tenure, he implemented organisational measures in response to the economic difficulties affecting the institution and contributed to the development of its logistical and maintenance services.

Military career

Vergara served as head of the Central Aviation Workshops and Aviation Park, an organisation temporarily known as the Technical Aviation Group. In this capacity, he participated in the development of aviation maintenance facilities and technical services.

In 1931, he assumed command of the National Air Force, succeeding Adirio Jessen. During his administration, he continued the development of the Anti-Aircraft Defence Group at El Bosque Air Base and commanded aviation forces during the military operations in the Bay of Coquimbo in September 1931.

Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force

In February 1932, while serving as Undersecretary of Aviation, Vergara secured the establishment of the formal position and rank of Commander-in-Chief of the National Air Force. Marmaduke Grove was subsequently appointed to the position.

Vergara retired from active military service in 1932. On 31 August 1934, he was promoted to the rank of group commander while serving in the reserve.