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Air Secretary
The Air Secretary and Chief of Staff, Personnel is the Royal Air Force officer with responsibility for appointments, promotions, postings, and discipline of high ranking members of the British air force. From 1978 to 1983 the Air Secretary was more often referred to as " Air Officer Commanding Royal Air Force Personnel Management Centre". It is a senior RAF appointment, held by an officer holding the rank of air vice-marshal and appointed by the sovereign. The Air Secretary's counterpart in the British Army is the Military Secretary and the Royal Navy equivalent is the Naval Secretary. Air secretaries The following officers have held the post: *4 February 1957 Air Marshal Sir Denis Barnett *1 May 1959 Air Chief Marshal Sir Theodore McEvoy *22 October 1962 Air Chief Marshal Sir William MacDonald *14 July 1966 Air Marshal Sir Donald Evans *7 December 1967 Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burnett *27 March 1970 Air Marshal Sir Gareth Clayton *31 March 1972 Air Marshal Sir John Bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). Following the Allied victory over the Central Powers in 1918, the RAF emerged as the largest air force in the world at the time. Since its formation, the RAF has taken a significant role in British military history. In particular, it played a large part in the Second World War where it fought its most famous campaign, the Battle of Britain. The RAF's mission is to support the objectives of the British Ministry of Defence (MOD), which are to "provide the capabilities needed to ensure the security and defence of the United Kingdom and overseas territories, including against terrorism; to support the Government's foreign policy objectives particularly in promoting international peace and security". The R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Barraclough (RAF Officer)
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Barraclough (2 May 1918 – 10 May 2008) was a Royal Air Force pilot during the Second World War who went on to become Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff. Early life Barraclough was born on 2 May 1918. He was educated at Cranbrook School, in Cranbrook, Kent. Military career Barraclough joined the Artists Rifles in 1935. He was commissioned into the Royal Air Force in 1938. Barraclough served in the Second World War flying maritime patrol aircraft. On 29 October 1940, it was gazetted that he was promoted to flying officer on 3 September 1940. However, on 14 January 1941, this was substituted for the granting of the war substantive rank of flying officer back dated to 12 August 1940. He was promoted to war substantive flight lieutenant on 12 August 1941. By February 1943, he was an acting squadron leader and flying with No. 209 Squadron RAF which was stationed in East Africa. On 14 March 1943, he was promoted to flight lieutenant. By the end of 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Stubbs (RAF Officer)
Air Vice Marshal David John Stubbs, is a senior Royal Air Force officer. He previously served as the Commandant of Royal Air Force College Cranwell from 2012 to 2013, and the Air Secretary from 2013 to 2016. Military career From 2006 to 2008, Stubbs was Commanding Officer of RAF Aldergrove and the Senior RAF Officer for Northern Ireland. He served as Commandant of Royal Air Force College Cranwell from March 2012 to November 2013. In November 2013, he was appointed Air Secretary. Stubbs was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2016 Birthday Honours. Personal life Stubbs is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RAF Club The Royal Air Force Club, or RAF Club in short-form, is a club located at 128 Piccadilly, London. Membership is open to men and women who hold, or have held, commissions in the RAF, PMRAFNS, Reserve Forces and Commonwealth and friendly foreig ..., a gentlemen's club in London. References , - {{DEFAULTSORT:Stubbs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Wiles
Air Vice-Marshal Matthew John Gethin Wiles, (born 1961) is a retired senior commander in the Royal Air Force who previously served as the Air Secretary. Wiles was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as a flying officer in 1979. He served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel and Logistics at Permanent Joint Headquarters and then went on to be Director General of the Joint Supply Chain at Defence Equipment and Support in 2008. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours before he became Air Secretary in September 2011. He was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion may refer to: Relationships Currently * Any of several interpersonal relationships such as friend or acquaintance * A domestic partner, akin to a spouse * Sober companion, an addiction treatment coach * Companion (caregiving), a caregive ... (CB) in the 2013 Birthday Honours. References Living people Royal Air Force air marshals 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Lloyd (RAF Officer)
Air Vice Marshal Michael Guy Lloyd, was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force who served as the Air Officer Commanding No. 22 Group from 2011 until 2014. RAF career Lloyd served with No. 18 Squadron from 1981 to 1985. Promoted to air commodore in 2004, Lloyd became Director of Defence Publicity in 2004, Director of Reserve Forces and Cadets in 2006, and Director of Corporate Affairs in 2008 before becoming Air Secretary in March 2009. In 2011, he became the Air Officer Commanding No. 22 Group. Shropshire Live, 1 July 2012 Honours He was appointed Companion of theOrder of the Bath
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Simon Bryant (RAF Officer)
Air Chief Marshal Sir Simon Bryant, (born 20 June 1956) is a former Royal Air Force officer, who served as Commander-in-Chief of Air Command, and he was the second-most senior officer in the service until this post was dis-established in March 2012. He was appointed in 2010, following the sudden death of the then Commander-in-Chief, Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Moran, having served as Deputy Commander-in-Chief Personnel for just over a year. He was knighted in the 2011 New Year Honours List. Early life and education Bryant was born on 20 June 1956. He was educated at Stamford School, an independent school in Stamford, Lincolnshire. He studied geography at the University of Nottingham, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. He undertook a Master of Arts (MA) degree in defence studies at King's College, London, graduating in 1993. In 2012, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degree by Cranfield University. RAF career Bryant was commissioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Ruddock
Air Marshal Peter William David Ruddock, (born 5 February 1954) is a former senior commander in the Royal Air Force who served as Air Secretary from 2004 to 2006. RAF career Ruddock joined the Royal Air Force in 1974. He was appointed Officer Commanding the Operations Wing at RAF Coningsby in 1993, assistant director of the Defence Intelligence Staff in 1996, Station Commander at RAF Coningsby in 1999 and then Air Commodore Defensive Operations at Headquarters No. 1 Group in 2000. He became Director of Staff Duties in 2002 and Air Secretary in 2004 before moving on to be Director-General of the Saudi Arabia Armed Forces Project in 2006. He retired in 2011 and became Business Development Director at Lockheed Martin UK Lockheed Martin UK Limited (LMUK) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, headquartered in London. The company was created on 1 July 1999, combining all of Lockheed Martin's UK operations into one company. Divisions Below is a list of .... Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Miller (RAF Officer)
Air Marshal Sir Graham Anthony "Dusty" Miller, (born 31 October 1951) is a retired senior Royal Air Force officer. RAF career Miller joined the RAF as a craft apprentice in 210th entry, No. 1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton in 1967. In 1969 he qualified as a junior technician at RAF Halton and was commissioned as an acting pilot officer on 2 January 1970 together with fellow member of 210th entry craft apprentices, Junior Technician Michael David James King. He was appointed Air Officer Commanding Training Group in 2002, Air Secretary in 2003 and Deputy Commander at Joint Force Command in Naples in 2004 before retiring on 31 January 2008. In 2002, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his service in Saudi Arabia, and upgraded to a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2007 New Year Honours. He now flies as a RAFVR(T) officer with the Air Experience Flight at RAF Cosford. Miller was elected national President of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Michael Stewart
Air Vice Marshal Ian Michael Stewart, is a former senior commander in the Royal Air Force who served as Air Secretary from 1998 until his retirement in 2003. RAF career Stewart joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a pilot in 1969. He flew Harriers, commanded No. 1 (Fighter) Squadron and went on to be Station Commander at RAF Gutersloh and to command the Harrier Field Force in Germany. He became Air Secretary in 1998 before retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body from 2005 to 2011. In retirement he worked for the Defence Vetting Agency in the Gloucestershire / Herefordshire area and was Chairman of Marsden Weighing Machine Group from 2007 to November 2019. From 2017 to June 2020 he served as the Personnel Director on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWR, GWSR or Gloucs-Warks Steam Railway) is a volunteer-run heritage railway which runs along the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert O'Brien (RAF Officer)
Air Vice Marshal Robert P. O'Brien, is a former senior commander in the Royal Air Force who served as Air Secretary from 1994 until his retirement in 1998. RAF career O'Brien joined the Royal Air Force in 1963. He became Commandant of the Joint Service Defence College in 1992, and Air Secretary The Air Secretary and Chief of Staff, Personnel is the Royal Air Force officer with responsibility for appointments, promotions, postings, and discipline of high ranking members of the British air force. From 1978 to 1983 the Air Secretary was ... in 1994 before retiring in 1998. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Obrien, Robert Living people Royal Air Force air marshals Companions of the Order of the Bath Officers of the Order of the British Empire Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Honey
Air Vice Marshal Robert John Honey, is a former senior commander in the Royal Air Force. He served as Air Secretary from 1989 until his retirement in 1994. RAF career Honey was commissioned as an Acting Pilot Officer in the General Duties branch in January 1955. He was promoted to flight lieutenant in 1961, and eventually became Officer Commanding of No. 228 OCU in 1971 and then later Station Commander of RAF Coltishall in 1976. He was appointed Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters No. 1 Group in 1984 and Deputy Commander of RAF Germany in 1987. He succeeded Air Vice Marshal Tony Mason as Air Secretary on 10 February 1989, before retiring in 1994. Later life In retirement, Honey became Worcestershire County President of the Royal British Legion The Royal British Legion (RBL), formerly the British Legion, is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants, as well a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Mason (RAF Officer)
Air Vice Marshal Richard Anthony "Tony" Mason, (born 22 October 1932) is a retired senior commander of the Royal Air Force who became Air Secretary. Early life Mason was born on 22 October 1932, the son of William and Maud Mason. He was educated at the then all-boys private Bradford Grammar School and at the University of St Andrews, from where he graduated with a Master of Arts (MA). Military career Mason was commissioned into the Education Branch of the Royal Air Force as a flying officer on 29 June 1956 with the service number 504826. Promoted to flight lieutenant on 29 December 1958, he was appointed to a permanent commission on 1 July 1959. He was promoted to squadron leader on 17 February 1963 and to wing commander on 1 July 1970. He attended the United States Air Forces's Air War College located in Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama in 1971 and the RAF's Staff College in Bracknell, Berkshire in 1972. He became Director of Defence Studies in 1976. He was promot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
