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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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HQ British Forces Gulf - Personnel
[1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976]
This was formed in 1967 following the withdrawal of British Forces from Aden to control the remaining forces in the Area.
| Location | Controlled |
| Bahrain |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
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Commander British Forces Gulf |
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| R-Adm | J E L Martin | 1 Sep 1967 | DSC |
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Chief of Staff to Commander |
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| Col | M C Thursby-Pelham | 24 Aug 1967 | |
| HQ British Forces Gulf (RAF Element) | |||
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Staff Officer Commanders Secretariat |
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| Sqn Ldr | K J Ryall | 1 Aug 1967 | |
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Secretary to Joint Signals Board |
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| Sqn Ldr | N O Harvey | 20 Jun 1967 | |
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Joint Intelligence Staff |
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| Sqn Ldr | N W Heale | 9 Nov 1966 | |
| Sqn Ldr | R G Griffiths | 14 May 1966 | |
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Medical |
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| Gp Capt | C J W Soutar | Principal Medical Officer, MBE, MB, BS, LNSSA, DPH, DIH | |
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Dental |
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| Wg Cdr | L J W Anderson | Principal Dental Officer, LDSRCS | |
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Provost |
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| Wg Cdr | B C Player | 1 Jul 1967 | Command Provost Marshal |
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Movements |
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| Wg Cdr | R D McNair | 19 Jun 1967 | Command Movement Officer |
| Sqn Ldr | J Ellis | 31 Jul 1967 | |
Source - Spring 1968 Air Force List
The listing for this year is currently unavailable
Source - 1969 Air Force List
| Location | Controlled |
| Bahrain |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
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Commander British Forces Gulf |
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| Maj Gen | R C Gibbs | 1 May 1969 | CBE, DSO, MC |
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Chief of Staff to Commander |
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| Col | P J Williams | 5 Apr 1969 | RM |
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Staff Officer Withdrawal Plans |
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| Wg Cdr | D R McK Watson | 1 Dec 1969 | MBE |
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Staff Officer Commanders Secretariat |
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| Sqn Ldr | J L Spatcher | 4 Aug 1969 | AFC |
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Joint Intelligence Staff |
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| Sqn Ldr | A E Stroud | 13 Mar 1968 | |
| Sqn Ldr | D T McCann | 13 Mar 1968 | |
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Medical |
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| Gp Capt | H W Whittingham | 1 Apr 1968 | Principal Medical Officer, MA, MB, ChB, MRCS, LRCP, DTM&H |
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Dental |
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| Wg Cdr | P L Cummings | 10 Oct 1969 | Principal Dental Officer, BDS |
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Provost |
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| Wg Cdr | C W Hobgen | 21 Mar 1968 | Command Provost Marshal |
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Movements |
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| Wg Cdr | D J Hollis | 18 Oct 1969 | Command Movement Officer, BSc (Econ), LLB, AMBIM |
| Sqn Ldr | G R Perkins | 21 Aug 1969 | |
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Command Secretary |
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Source - Spring 1970 Air Force List
Source - Spring 1971 Air Force List
Source - Spring 1972 Air Force List
Source - Spring 1973 Air Force List
Source - Spring 1974 Air Force List
Source - Spring 1975 Air Force List
Source - Spring 1976 Air Force List
It disbanded on 31 March 1976 and its role was taken over by AHQ Cyprus.
[1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976]
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