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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Dennis b: 15 Oct 1932 r: 12 Jan 1987
CB – 31 Dec 1986, MA – 1994, QCVSA – 13 Jun 1959, 2nd Prize, “Gordon Shepherd” Memorial Prize - 1984
Plt Off: 6 Apr 1954, Fg Off: 6 Apr 1955 [6 Apr 1954], Flt Lt: 6 Oct 1956, Sqn Ldr: 1 Jan 1962, Act Wg Cdr: 1 Apr 1968 Wg Cdr: 1 Jul 1968, Act Gp Capt: 19 Aug 1974, Gp Capt: 1 Jan 1975, Act A/Cdre: 16 Jun 1979, A/Cdre: 1 Jan 1980, Act AVM: 22 Dec 1984, AVM: 1 Jul 1985.
xx xxx 1947: Aircraft Apprentice, No 1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton.
xx Sep 1951: Flight Cadet, 'C' Sqn, RAF College.
6 Apr 1954: Granted Permanent Commission.
xx xxx 1955: Pilot, No 87 Sqn.
xx xxx 1958: Attended Central Flying School.
xx xxx 1958: QFI/Adjutant, RAF College.
xx xxx 1961: Officer Commanding, RAF Sharjah.
1962 - 1965 ?
xx xxx 1965: Attended Indian Joint Services Staff College.
1 Apr 1967: Air Staff - Offensive Support, HQ No 224 Group.
1 Apr 1968: Staff, Central Defence Staff
4 Aug 1969: Officer Commanding, No 1 Sqn.
8 Jun 1970: Chief - Joint Secretariat, HQ 2ATAF.
18 Sep 1972: Attended No 2 Course, National Defence College.
13 Aug 1973: Staff, DPS (A Division), Central Defence Staff.
19 Aug 1974: Officer Commanding, RAF Coningsby.
xx xxx 1977: Attended Canadian National Defence College.
15 Aug 1977: Group Captain - Intelligence, MOD.
16 Jun 1979: AOC & Commandant, Central Flying School.
29 Jan 1983: Director of Training (Flying). - confirmed
22 Dec 1984: Director of Management and Support Intelligence.
Joined the RAF as an apprentice at RAF Halton in 1949/50?, he was awarded a scholarship to the RAF College at Cranwell, graduating in 1954 having attained the rank of Senior Flight Cadet. He is the longest serving Commandant of the Central Flying School and flew 105 different types of aircraft during his tour. Following retirement he has worked in the Health Service in various capacities his most recent being Chief Executive, North Western Regional Area Health Authority (1990-94).
This entry was last updated on 30/10/25©
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