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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Raymond John b: 17 Sep 1931 r: 17 Sep 1986 d: 1 Aug 2011
AFC – 12 Jun 1971, FBIM.
Cdt Plt: 27 Feb 1952, Act Plt Off: 8 Aug 1952, Plt Off: 17 Jun 1953, Fg Off: 17 Jun 1954, Flt Lt: 17 Dec 1957, Sqn Ldr: 1 Jan 1963, Act Wg Cdr: 19 Jul 1968, Wg Cdr: 1 Jul 1969, Act Gp Capt: 8 Aug 1974, Gp Capt: 1 Jan 1975, A/Cdre: 1 Jul 1980.
xx xxx xxxx: Aircraft Apprentice, 57th Entry, No 1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton.
27 Feb 1952: Cadet Pilot.
8 Aug 1952: Granted a Short Service Commission (8 + 4)
xx xxx xxxx: Pilot, No 56 Sqn
14 Mar 1955: Transferred to a Direct Commission (12 +4) (period of service to count from 27 Feb 1952)
17 Jun 1957: Granted a Permanent Direct Commission (Scheme B) in the rank of Flying Officer
24 Sep 1962: Air Staff - Special Projects, HQ Military Air Traffic Organisation.
19 Jul 1968: Officer Commanding, No 80 Sqn. (Canberra PR7)
1 Oct 1969: Officer Commanding, No 31 Sqn. (Canberra (PR7)
20 Dec 1971: Staff Officer, Air Secretary Division, Directorate of Personnel (Air).
8 Aug 1974: Officer Commanding, RAF Lossiemouth
20 Sep 1975: Group Captain - Operations, HQ RAF Germany.
30 Dec 1977: Assistant Chief of Staff - Offensive Operations, HQ 2nd ATAF.
12 Apr 1980: Commandant, Royal Observer Corps
24 Mar 1983: AOC, AHQ Cyprus/Deputy Commander, British Forces, Cyprus.
Originally entered the RAF as an Aircraft Apprentice in the 57th Entry at Halton. Whilst a member of No 56 Squadron he was the official commentator for their aerobatic display team, 'The Firebirds'.
This entry was last updated on 15/03/26©
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