David Evans (RAF officer)
| Sir David Evans | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Paddy |
| Born |
14 July 1924 Canada |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1944–83 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Commands held |
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (1981–83) Strike Command (1977–80) Vice-Chief of the Air Staff (1976–77) No. 1 Group (1973–75) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air |
Air Chief Marshal Sir David George Evans, GCB, CBE (born 14 July 1924) is a retired senior commander of the Royal Air Force.
Military career
Educated in Canada, Evans was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as a pilot officer under an emergency commission[1] on 7 April 1944 during the Second World War.[2] He underwent pilot training in Canada and he then completed in operational training in Ismaïlia in Egypt.[3] On 7 October 1944, he was promoted to flying officer (war substantive).[4] He was promoted to flight lieutenant (war substantive) on 7 April 1946.[5] His promotion to flying officer was confirmed on 30 September 1947 with seniority from 7 April 1946.[6]
In 1973 Evans was made Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group, in 1976 he was appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff[7] and he went on to be Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief RAF Strike Command the following year.[8] He was Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from 1981 to 1983.[3]
Later life
In retirement, Evans became a Non-Executive Director of British Aerospace.[9]
Awards and decorations
On 9 June 1955, Squadron Leader Evans was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.[10]
In 1985 he was made King of Arms of the Order of the Bath.[11]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 36570. p. 2920. 16 June 1944. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 36570. p. 2924. 16 June 1944. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- 1 2 90/12 The Putnam Aeronautical Review, issue number 6
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 36766. pp. 4915–4916. 24 October 1944. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 37553. p. 2129. 30 April 1946. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 38137. p. 5703. 28 November 1947. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ↑ Air Council Appointments 2
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 47184. p. 4286. 28 March 1977. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ↑ British Aerospace Flight International, 1989
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 40497. p. 3293. 3 June 1955. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 50025. p. 1565. 4 February 1985. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Patrick Howard-Dobson |
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff 1981–1983 |
Succeeded by Sir Peter Herbert |
| Preceded by Sir Nigel Maynard |
Commander-in-Chief RAF Strike Command 1977–1980 |
Succeeded by Sir Keith Williamson |
| Preceded by Sir Ruthven Wade |
Vice-Chief of the Air Staff 1976–1977 |
Succeeded by Sir Peter Terry |
| Preceded by Peter Horsley |
Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group 1973–1975 |
Succeeded by Philip Lagesen |
| Heraldic offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Michael Pollock |
King of Arms of the Order of the Bath 1985–1999 |
Succeeded by Sir Brian Kenny |