Roelf Beukes
Lieutenant-General Roelf Beukes SD SM MMM is a retired South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1969 and later served as Chief of the Air Force.[1]
Roelof 'Roelf' Beukes | |
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| Born | Welkom, Orange Free State |
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| Service/ |  |
| Years of service | 1969 – 2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Chief of the South African Air Force OC 2 Squadron SAAF |
| Awards |
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Military career
Beukes attended the South African Military Academy from 1966 to 1969.[2] He completed the Senior Command and Staff Course at the Chilean Air War Academy, Santiago, from 1979–1980. He remained in Chile to serve as a pilot instructor.
Aircraft Flown
During his career he flew the following aircraft:
- Harvard
- De Havilland Vampire
- Sabre
- Impala
- Mirage III
- Cheetah D
Awards and Honours
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- Chilean Air Force Merit Medal
References
- "SADF.info".
- "Roelof Beukes". Who's Who SA.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Willem Hechter |
Chief of the South African Air Force 2000 – 2005 |
Succeeded by Carlo Gagiano |
| New title Established |
GOC Air Command 1999 – 2000 |
Succeeded by MP Janse van Rensburg |
| Preceded by Ollie Holmes |
Inspector General South African Air Force 1996 – 1998 |
Succeeded by JL Somerville |
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