Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
David John b: 4 Jul 1930 r: 15 Sep 1981 d: 25 Jan 1983
CBE – 31 Dec 1979, AFC – 1 Jan 1969, FRMetS.
(RAF): Plt Off: 17 Dec 1952, Fg Off: 17 Dec 1953 [17 Dec 1952], Flt Lt: 17 Jun 1955, Sqn Ldr: 1 Jul 1961, Wg Cdr: 1 Jul 1966, Gp Capt: 1 Jul 1971, Act A/Cdre: 12 Apr 1980, A/Cdre: Retained.
(RAFO - Class J): Gp Capt: 7 Sep 1981
xx xxx 1946: Apprentice, No 2 School of Technical Training, RAF Cranwell.
xx Apr 1950: Flight Cadet, 'A' Sqn, RAF College.
17 Dec 1952: Appointed to a Permanent Commission.
xx xxx xxxx: Attended Central Flying School.
xx xxx xxxx: QFI, ?.
xx Jun 1966: CFI, No 4 FTS
17 Feb 1969: Staff, Air Secretary’s Department.
9 Aug 1971: Commander, Kenya Air Force.
30 Jul 1973: Officer Commanding, RAF Valley/No 4 FTS.
12 Apr 1980: Director of Quartering.
7 Sep 1981: ATC Regional Commandant?
At Cranwell he attained the rank of Flight Cadet Sergeant and was awarded the Queen's Medal.
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