Kurt J. Jaeger

Kurt
J. Jaeger

Kurt J. Jaeger grew up in Switzerland as a Liechtenstein citizen and after High School decided for an apprenticeship in aircraft engineering. After completion he then got started as a bush pilot in Liberia. Working his way up he finally ended as an airline captain. In his native country he later became director of a large aircraft maintenance center. Having spent a large part of his life in Africa, his novels deal mainly with the newer history of Africa.

Kurt J. Jaeger grew up in Switzerland as a Liechtenstein citizen and after High School decided for an apprenticeship in aircraft engineering. After completion he then got started as a bush pilot in Liberia. Working his way up he finally ended as an airline captain. In his native country he later became director of a large aircraft maintenance center. Having spent a large part of his life in Africa, his novels deal mainly with the newer history of Africa.

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