David Evans (RAF officer)
| Sir David Evans | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Paddy |
| Born |
14 July 1924 Canada |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | 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] Evans was promoted to the substantive rank of flight lieutenant on 29 October 1948,[7] with promotions to squadron leader on 1 October 1954,[8] to wing commander on 1 July 1959 and to group captain on 1 July 1964.[9][10]
In 1973 Evans was made Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group, in 1976 he was appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff[11] and he went on to be Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief RAF Strike Command the following year.[12] 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.[13]
Awards and decorations
On 9 June 1955, Squadron Leader Evans was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.[14]
In 1985 he was made King of Arms of the Order of the Bath.[15]
References
- ↑ "No. 36570". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 June 1944. p. 2920.
- ↑ "No. 36570". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 June 1944. p. 2924.
- 1 2 90/12 The Putnam Aeronautical Review, issue number 6
- ↑ "No. 36766". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 October 1944. pp. 4915–4916.
- ↑ "No. 37553". The London Gazette. 30 April 1946. p. 2129.
- ↑ "No. 38137". The London Gazette. 28 November 1947. p. 5703.
- ↑ "No. 38573". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 March 1949. p. 1587.
- ↑ "No. 40289". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 October 1954. p. 5553.
- ↑ "No. 41753". The London Gazette (Supplement). 26 June 1959. p. 4227.
- ↑ "No. 43372". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 June 1964. p. 5719.
- ↑ Air Council Appointments 2 Archived 10 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "No. 47184". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 March 1977. p. 4286.
- ↑ British Aerospace Flight International, 1989
- ↑ "No. 40497". The London Gazette (Supplement). 3 June 1955. p. 3293.
- ↑ "No. 50025". The London Gazette. 4 February 1985. p. 1565.
| 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 |