List of Australian air marshals
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The following is a list of Australians who have attained air marshal rank within the Royal Australian Air Force
(RAAF). That is, service personnel who have held the rank of air chief marshal
(four-star rank), air marshal
(three-star rank) or air vice marshal (two-star rank). The Royal Australian Air Force was established in 1921 as a separate and distinctive branch of the Australian military forces. Modelled after the Royal Air Force
which had been formed three years earlier, the Royal Australian Air Force adopted the same ranking system
. Richard Williams, regarded as the 'father' of the Royal Australian Air Force, was the service's first member to obtain air-officer
rank on being promoted to air commodore
(one-star rank) in 1927; he was additionally the first air vice marshal (1935) and air marshal (1940). In 1965, Sir Frederick Scherger
became the first officer to be advanced to air chief marshal, one of only three members of the Royal Australian Air Force to obtain this rank to date. A further nineteen Australians have reached air marshal, and 120 air vice marshal.
is the most senior rank within the Royal Australian Air Force to which, excluding ceremonial appointments, any officer has ever been promoted. Only the five-star rank of Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force is higher, but it has only been held in a ceremonial capacity. As there are no appointments in the Australian Defence Force
(ADF) at the five-star level, there is no prospect of a Royal Australian Air Force officer achieving the rank in a professional (i.e. non-ceremonial) capacity. Additionally, Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force is generally considered to be a marshal rank as opposed to an air marshal rank and so the only two individuals ever to hold the rank, King George VI
and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
, are not listed in a separate section. With the current structure of the ADF, the rank of air chief marshal is only held when an officer of the Royal Australian Air Force is appointed as Chief of the Defence Force
. To date, only three people have obtained the rank of air chief marshal in the Royal Australian Air Force, the first being Sir Frederick Scherger
in 1965 who was also the first non-Army officer in the Australian military to reach four-star rank. The most recently promoted of the trio is Angus Houston
, who was advanced to air chief marshal in 2005, and retired in 2011.
Air chief marshals of the Royal Australian Air Force are as follows:
is the highest permanent rank in the Royal Australian Air Force. The rank of air marshal is always held by the Chief of Air Force, though said rank is also held when a Royal Australian Air Force officer is appointed as Vice Chief of the Defence Force
, Chief of Joint Operations
or Chief of Capability Development Group. Richard Williams was the first person in the Royal Australian Air Force to be advanced to air marshal on promotion in 1940. Williams, regarded as the 'father' of the Royal Australian Air Force, was its first and longest serving Chief, being appointed to the post during three different periods and serving for a total of thirteen years. Mark Binskin
, the incumbent Vice Chief of the Defence Force, was promoted to air marshal in 2008. The current Chief of Air Force, Geoff Brown
, is the most recent officer to obtain the rank of air marshal on promotion in July 2011.
Air marshals of the Royal Australian Air Force are as follows:
—Williams' successor all three times he held the position of Chief of the Air Staff—two years later. Among the Royal Australian Air Force officers to hold this rank is Frank Hubert McNamara
, the first Australian aviator to be decorated with the Victoria Cross
. McNamara was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1917 during the First World War while serving with the Australian Flying Corps, the Australian Army
's air branch and predecessor of the Royal Australian Air Force; he was made an air vice marshal in 1942. Currently, only two women have reached air vice marshal rank: Julie Hammer
, the first female to obtain one-star rank in the Australian Defence Force on promotion to air commodore in 1999, was the first to achieve two-star rank when advanced to air vice marshal in 2003; Margaret Staib was promoted in 2010 on appointment as Commander Joint Logistics.
Air vice marshals of the Royal Australian Air Force are as follows:
Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
(RAAF). That is, service personnel who have held the rank of air chief marshal
Air Chief Marshal (Australia)
Air chief marshal is the highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air chief marshal. It is also considered a four-star rank...
(four-star rank), air marshal
Air Marshal (Australia)
Air marshal is the second highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air marshal, it is also considered a three-star rank...
(three-star rank) or air vice marshal (two-star rank). The Royal Australian Air Force was established in 1921 as a separate and distinctive branch of the Australian military forces. Modelled after the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
which had been formed three years earlier, the Royal Australian Air Force adopted the same ranking system
Ranks of the RAAF
The Royal Australian Air Force inherited its rank structure from the Royal Air Force. The RAF based its officer ranks on the Royal Navy, and its airmen ranks on the British Army....
. Richard Williams, regarded as the 'father' of the Royal Australian Air Force, was the service's first member to obtain air-officer
Air Officer
An air officer is a Royal Air Force officer of the rank of air commodore or higher. Such officers may be termed "officers of air rank". The term is also used by many Commonwealth nations who have a similar rank structure to the RAF....
rank on being promoted to air commodore
Air Commodore
Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
(one-star rank) in 1927; he was additionally the first air vice marshal (1935) and air marshal (1940). In 1965, Sir Frederick Scherger
Frederick Scherger
Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Rudolph William Scherger KBE, CB, DSO, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force...
became the first officer to be advanced to air chief marshal, one of only three members of the Royal Australian Air Force to obtain this rank to date. A further nineteen Australians have reached air marshal, and 120 air vice marshal.
Air chief marshals
The rank of air chief marshalAir Chief Marshal (Australia)
Air chief marshal is the highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air chief marshal. It is also considered a four-star rank...
is the most senior rank within the Royal Australian Air Force to which, excluding ceremonial appointments, any officer has ever been promoted. Only the five-star rank of Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force is higher, but it has only been held in a ceremonial capacity. As there are no appointments in the Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia. It consists of the Royal Australian Navy , Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and a number of 'tri-service' units...
(ADF) at the five-star level, there is no prospect of a Royal Australian Air Force officer achieving the rank in a professional (i.e. non-ceremonial) capacity. Additionally, Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force is generally considered to be a marshal rank as opposed to an air marshal rank and so the only two individuals ever to hold the rank, King George VI
George VI of the United Kingdom
George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death...
and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Elizabeth II. He is the United Kingdom's longest-serving consort and the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch....
, are not listed in a separate section. With the current structure of the ADF, the rank of air chief marshal is only held when an officer of the Royal Australian Air Force is appointed as Chief of the Defence Force
Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a...
. To date, only three people have obtained the rank of air chief marshal in the Royal Australian Air Force, the first being Sir Frederick Scherger
Frederick Scherger
Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Rudolph William Scherger KBE, CB, DSO, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force...
in 1965 who was also the first non-Army officer in the Australian military to reach four-star rank. The most recently promoted of the trio is Angus Houston
Angus Houston
Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant "Angus" Houston AC, AFC is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force and was the Chief of the Defence Force from 4 July 2005 until his retirement on 3 July 2011...
, who was advanced to air chief marshal in 2005, and retired in 2011.
Air chief marshals of the Royal Australian Air Force are as follows:
| Name | |Born | |Died | |Senior command(s) and notes |
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| 1947 | Chief of the Defence Force Chief of the Defence Force (Australia) Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a... (2005–11), Chief of Air Force (2001–05) |
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| 1923 | Chief of the Defence Force Staff Chief of the Defence Force (Australia) Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a... (1982–84), Chief of the Air Staff (1979–82), Commander, RAAF Forces Vietnam (1971–72) |
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| 1904 | 1984 | Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Chief of the Defence Force (Australia) Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a... (1961–66), Chief of the Air Staff (1957–61) |
Air marshals
Air marshalAir Marshal (Australia)
Air marshal is the second highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air marshal, it is also considered a three-star rank...
is the highest permanent rank in the Royal Australian Air Force. The rank of air marshal is always held by the Chief of Air Force, though said rank is also held when a Royal Australian Air Force officer is appointed as Vice Chief of the Defence Force
Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
The Vice Chief of the Defence Force is the military deputy to the Chief of the Defence Force of Australia, and acts as the CDF in his absence under standing acting arrangements....
, Chief of Joint Operations
Chief of Joint Operations (Australia)
Until September 2007, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force was "double hatted" as the Chief of Joint Operations . In this role he commanded Australian Defence Force operations on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Force...
or Chief of Capability Development Group. Richard Williams was the first person in the Royal Australian Air Force to be advanced to air marshal on promotion in 1940. Williams, regarded as the 'father' of the Royal Australian Air Force, was its first and longest serving Chief, being appointed to the post during three different periods and serving for a total of thirteen years. Mark Binskin
Mark Binskin
Air Marshal Mark Donald Binskin AO is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Defence Force. He previously served as Chief of Air Force from 2008 until 2011.-Early life:...
, the incumbent Vice Chief of the Defence Force, was promoted to air marshal in 2008. The current Chief of Air Force, Geoff Brown
Geoff Brown (RAAF officer)
Air Marshal Geoffrey Charles "Geoff" Brown AM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force and the current Chief of Air Force.-Honours and Awards:-External links:*...
, is the most recent officer to obtain the rank of air marshal on promotion in July 2011.
Air marshals of the Royal Australian Air Force are as follows:
| Name | |Born | |Died | |Senior command(s) and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | 1960 | Vice Chief of the Defence Force Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Australia) The Vice Chief of the Defence Force is the military deputy to the Chief of the Defence Force of Australia, and acts as the CDF in his absence under standing acting arrangements.... (2011–), Chief of Air Force (2008–11), Air Commander Australia RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (2007–08) |
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| * | 1958 | Chief of Air Force (2011–), Deputy Chief of Air Force Deputy Chief of Air Force (Australia) Deputy Chief of Air Force is the second most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Air Force, responsible to the Chief of Air Force . The rank associated with the position is Air Vice Marshal . DCAF acts as the manager of the Air Force Headquarters , which provides oversight of activities in... (2008–11) |
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| 1925 | Chief of the Air Staff (1982–85) | ||
| 1941 | Chief of Air Force (1994–98) | ||
| 1935 | Chief of the Air Staff (1987–92), Vice Chief of the Defence Force (1986–87) | ||
| 1936 | Chief of Air Force (1992–94), Air Commander Australia (1990–92). Brother of General Peter Gration Peter Gration General Peter Courtney Gration AC, OBE is an Australian general who served in the positions of Chief of the General Staff and Chief of the Defence Force; the professional head of the Australian Army and Australian Defence Force respectively.-Early life:Gration was born in Richmond, Victoria, on 6... |
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| 1907 | 1998 | Chief of the Air Staff (1961–65), Air Officer Commanding Operational Command RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (1959–61) |
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| 1914 | 1978 | Governor of Queensland (1972–77), Chief of the Air Staff (1970–72), Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1965–67) | |
| * | 1954 | Chief of Capability Development Group (2010–), Program Manager, New Air Combat Capability (2006–10) | |
| 1896 | 1992 | Director of Coordination, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation The Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation was an Australian aircraft manufacturer. The CAC was established in 1936, to provide Australia with the capability to produce military aircraft and engines.-History:... (1952–57), Chief of the Air Staff (1942–52) |
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| 1899 | 1989 | Chief of the Air Staff (1954–57), Air Officer Commanding Home Command RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (1949–54) |
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| 1941 | Chief of Air Force (1998–01) | ||
| 1912 | 1984 | Chief of the Air Staff (1965–69), Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1962–65) | |
| 1930 | Chief of the Air Staff (1985–87) | ||
| 1918 | Chief of the Air Staff (1972–75) | ||
| 1943 | Vice Chief of the Defence Force (1998–00) | ||
| 1922 | 1999 | Governor of New South Wales (1981–89), Chief of the Air Staff (1975–79) | |
| 1952 | Chief of Air Force (2005–08), Air Commander Australia (2003–05) | ||
| 1890 | 1980 | Director-General of Civil Aviation (1946–55), Air Officer Commanding Overseas Headquarters (1941–42), Chief of the Air Staff (1922; 1925–32; 1934–39) |
Air vice marshals
The first Royal Australian Air Force air vice marshal was Richard Williams in 1935; he was followed by Stanley GobleStanley Goble
Air Vice Marshal Stanley James Goble CBE, DSO, DSC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force . He served three terms as Chief of the Air Staff, alternating with Wing Commander Richard Williams...
—Williams' successor all three times he held the position of Chief of the Air Staff—two years later. Among the Royal Australian Air Force officers to hold this rank is Frank Hubert McNamara
Frank Hubert McNamara
Air Vice Marshal Francis Hubert McNamara VC, CB, CBE was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to a member of the British and Commonwealth forces...
, the first Australian aviator to be decorated with the Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
. McNamara was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1917 during the First World War while serving with the Australian Flying Corps, the Australian Army
Australian Army
The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...
's air branch and predecessor of the Royal Australian Air Force; he was made an air vice marshal in 1942. Currently, only two women have reached air vice marshal rank: Julie Hammer
Julie Hammer
Air Vice Marshal Julie Hammer AM, CSC was the first woman to be promoted to one-star rank and later two-star rank in the Australian Defence Force, and the first woman to command an operational unit in the Royal Australian Air Force .-Early life:Julie Margaret Hammer was born in Brisbane on 17...
, the first female to obtain one-star rank in the Australian Defence Force on promotion to air commodore in 1999, was the first to achieve two-star rank when advanced to air vice marshal in 2003; Margaret Staib was promoted in 2010 on appointment as Commander Joint Logistics.
Air vice marshals of the Royal Australian Air Force are as follows:
| Name | |Born | |Died | |Senior command(s) and notes |
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| 1902 | 1971 | Air Member for Supply and Equipment (1956–60) | |
| 1922 | 1990 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (1978–80) |
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| 1891 | 1975 | Air Officer Commanding Eastern Area RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (1942–43), Air Officer Commanding Central Area (1940–41), Chief of the Air Staff (1940) |
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| 1953 | Head Defence Health Services (2005–08), Director-General Defence Health Services (2002–05) | ||
| 1924 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1979–81) | ||
| 1942 | Commandant, Australian Defence Force Academy Australian Defence Force Academy The Australian Defence Force Academy is a tri-service military Academy that provides military and tertiary academic education for junior officers of the Australian Defence Force in the Royal Australian Navy , Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force .Tertiary education is provided by the... (1996–97), Air Commander Australia RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (1992–96) |
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| 1956 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (2005–08) | ||
| 1898 | 1978 | Air Officer Commanding Eastern Area (1947–48), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1944–46), Air Officer Commanding North-Western Area (1942–43) | |
| 1937 | Commandant, Australian Defence Force Academy (1990–93) | ||
| 1892 | 1968 | Federal Member for Indi Division of Indi The Division of Indi is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. It is located in north-eastern Victoria. Its northern border is formed by the Murray River... (1949–58), Air Officer Commanding RAAF Command RAAF Command RAAF Command was the main operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. The command was established in September 1942 and by April 1943 comprised 27 squadrons, including units from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as Australia... (1942–45), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1939–42) |
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| 1936 | 2001 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1987–90) | |
| 1930 | Director-General Policy and Plans (1981–84) | ||
| 1912 | 1985 | Air Officer Commanding Home Command RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (1958–59), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1956–58) |
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| 1925 | 2010 | Chief of Supply (1980–82) | |
| 1903 | 1978 | Air Officer Commanding Overseas Headquarters (1954–55), Air Officer Commanding North-Western Area (1944–46), Air Officer Commanding Eastern Area (1943–44) | |
| 1948 | Head, Capability Systems Division (2002–05) | ||
| 1913 | 1995 | Air Member for Supply and Equipment (1968–73) | |
| 1895 | 1966 | Air Officer Commanding North-Western Area (1943–44), Air Officer Commanding Southern Area (1940–41) | |
| 1932 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1985–87) | ||
| 1939 | Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command (1990–93) | ||
| 1922 | 2004 | Chief of Air Force Technical Services (1975–l979) | |
| 1947 | Head Aerospace Systems Division (1990–91) | ||
| 1922 | Chief of Air Force Materiel (1975–79) | ||
| 1941 | Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Personnel) (1994–97) | ||
| 1903 | 1993 | Air Member for Supply and Equipment (1960–64) | |
| 1949 | Air Commander Australia (1999–00) | ||
| 1901 | 1985 | Director-General RAAF Medical Services (1945–61), Director Medical Services (1943–45) | |
| * | 1957 | Program Manager, Airborne Early Warning and Control (2006–) | |
| 1929 | 1985 | Chief of Air Force Technical Services (1981–85) | |
| 1917 | 1980 | Australian Defence Representative in Washington D.C. (1970–74) | |
| 1949 | Director-General Defence Force Cadets (2003–05), Director-General Reserves (2002–03) | ||
| 1916 | 1982 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1973), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1966–67) | |
| 1948 | Advisor to Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games Coordination Task Force (1999–01), Deputy Chief of Air Force (1998–99), Air Officer Commanding Training Command (1995–98) | ||
| 1957 | Deputy Chief of Joint Operations Chief of Joint Operations (Australia) Until September 2007, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force was "double hatted" as the Chief of Joint Operations . In this role he commanded Australian Defence Force operations on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Force... (2008–09), Commander Joint Task Force 633 (2004–05) |
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| 1926 | Director, Australian War Memorial Australian War Memorial The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of all its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in the wars of the Commonwealth of Australia... (1982–87) |
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| 1930 | 2001 | Chief of Air Force Materiel (1982–83) | |
| 1891 | 1948 | Chief of the Air Staff (1922–25; 1932–34; 1939–40) | |
| 1915 | 1977 | Commander, RAAF Forces Vietnam (1967–68) | |
| 1937 | Director-General Technical Plans (1987–88) | ||
| 1952 | Chief Executive Officer, Defence Materiel Organisation Defence Materiel Organisation The Defence Materiel Organisation is the Australian Government agency responsible for the acquisition, through-life support and disposal of equipment for the Australian Defence Force... (2004–05) |
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| 1955 | National President, Engineers Australia Engineers Australia The Institution of Engineers Australia, often shortened to IEAust and trading as Engineers Australia, is a professional body and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to being the national forum for the advancement of the engineering field within Australia... (2007–08), Commandant, Australian Defence Force Academy (2001–03). First female to be promoted air commodore Air Commodore Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force... and air vice marshal in RAAF; first female promoted to two-star rank in ADF. |
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| * | 19?? | Deputy Chief of Air Force (2011–) | |
| 1916 | 1981 | Director Joint Service Plans (1966–68) | |
| 1914 | 1976 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1965–66) | |
| 1932 | Chief of Logistics Development (1988–89) | ||
| 1921 | 2002 | Judge Advocate-General RAAF (1969–84) | |
| 1909 | 1970 | Air Officer Commanding Training Command (1956–57), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1953–55), Air Officer Commanding Western Area (1951–53) | |
| 1918 | 1999 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1967–69) | |
| 1901 | 1985 | No. 9 Operational Group RAAF No. 9 Operational Group RAAF No. 9 Operational Group was a major Royal Australian Air Force unit providing fighter, ground attack and anti-shipping support to the Allies in the South West Pacific theatre during World War II. It was designed to act as a mobile striking force independent of the RAAF's static area commands. As... (1943) |
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| 1912 | 2006 | Air Member for Technical Services (1960–72) | |
| 1949 | Head Business Information Systems (2000–02) | ||
| 1916 | 2006 | Air Member for Supply and Equipment (1973–75) | |
| 1928 | 2005 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1981–83) | |
| 1921 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1974–75) | ||
| 1888 | 1958 | Director-General Medical Services RAAF (1942–45) | |
| 1923 | Air Member for Personnel (1975–76) | ||
| 1946 | Air Commander Australia (2000–03) | ||
| 1928 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1981–84) | ||
| 1930 | 1999 | Director-General Natural Disasters Organisation (1984–87) | |
| * | 1960 | Commander Integrated Air Defence System, Malaysia (2010–) | |
| 1915 | 1977 | Air Officer Commanding Support Command (1969–70), Commander, RAAF Forces Vietnam (1967–68) | |
| 1895 | 1951 | Air Member for Supply and Equipment (1942–51) | |
| 1911 | 1991 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1959–61), Air Officer Commanding Training Command (1957–59) | |
| 1950 | Deputy Chief of Air Force (2004–05) | ||
| 1894 | 1961 | Air Officer Commanding British Forces Aden British Forces Aden British Forces Aden was the name given to the British Armed Forces stationed in the Aden Protectorate during part of the 20th century. Their purpose was to preserve the security of the Protectorate from both internal threats and external aggression.-History:... (1942–45), Air Officer Commanding Overseas Headquarters (1942). First Australian aviator to receive Victoria Cross Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.... |
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| 1915 | 1994 | Director-General Medical Services RAAF (1967–71) | |
| 1935 | Surgeon-General Australian Defence Force (1990–92), Director General Air Force Health Services (1987–90) | ||
| 1943 | Surgeon-General Australian Defence Force (1996–98), Director General Air Force Health Services (1990–93) | ||
| 1954 | Head, Aerospace Systems Division (2002–04) | ||
| 1920 | 1995 | Director-General RAAF Medical Services (1971–80) | |
| 1937 | Director-General Policy and Plans (1987–89) | ||
| 1920 | 2004 | Air Officer Commanding Support Command (1973–77), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1972–73), Commander, RAAF Forces Vietnam (1968–69) | |
| 1938 | Judge Advocate-General Australian Defence Force (1987–92), Judge Advocate General RAAF (1983–85) | ||
| 1946 | Air Commander Australia (1996–98) | ||
| 1921 | 1995 | Chief of Air Force Technical Services (1979–81) | |
| 1939 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1990–93) | ||
| 1944 | Air Officer Commanding Training Command (1994–95) | ||
| * | 1959 | Program Manager, New Air Combat Capability (2011–), Head of Australian Defence Staff, Washington D.C. (2008–11), Commander Air Combat Group Air Combat Group RAAF The Royal Australian Air Force's Air Combat Group is the group which administers the RAAF's fighter and bomber aircraft. ACG was formed on 7 February 2002 by merging the RAAF's Tactical Fighter Group and Strike Reconnaissance Group in an attempt to improve the speed with which the RAAF can deploy... (2007–08) |
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| 1924 | 2006 | Director-General Air Force Operations and PLans (1976–77) | |
| 1923 | 1985 | Chief of Air Force Personnel (1976–79) | |
| 1932 | Director-General Air Force Manpower (1985–87) | ||
| * | 1959 | Commander Air Force Training Group (2006–07) | |
| * | 1956 | Head Capability Systems (2008–), Commander Air Lift Group Air Lift Group RAAF Air Lift Group is one of five Groups in the Royal Australian Air Force, which is responsible for Airlift and Air-to-Air refuelling capabilities.Airlift capabilities can be classified as:... (2007–08) |
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| 1955 | Head Capability Systems (2007–08), Air Commander Australia (2005–07), Commander Air Combat Group (2002–04) | ||
| 1935 | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1990), Air Commander Australia (1985–1990) | ||
| 1933 | Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command (1987–90) | ||
| 1937 | Director-General Air Force Health Services (1984–87) | ||
| 1931 | 1986 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1984–85) | |
| 1941 | Deputy Chief of Air Force (1997), Air Officer Commanding Training Command (1992–93) | ||
| 1938 | Commander Tactical Fighter Group (1988–90) | ||
| 1928 | 2011 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1980–81) | |
| 1921 | 1995 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1974–78), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1973–74), Commander, RAAF Forces Vietnam (1969–70) | |
| 1943 | Head of Capability Development (1997–98), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1994–97) | ||
| 1937 | Director-General RAAF Tactical Fighter Project (1992–96) | ||
| 1955 | Head Aerospace Systems Division (2005–08) | ||
| 1934 | Air Officer Commanding Support Command (1983–86) | ||
| 1942 | Surgeon-General Australian Defence Force (2001–05) | ||
| 1930 | Chief of Air Force Operations and Plans (1985–87) | ||
| * | 1959 | Air Commander Australia (2008–) | |
| 1945 | Air Officer Commanding Support Command (1997–00) | ||
| * | 1953 | Head Strategic Reform and Governance (2010–) | |
| 1951 | Commander Joint Logistics (2004–06), Deputy Chief of Air Force (2001–04) | ||
| * | 1962 | Commander Joint Logistics (2010–), Commandant, Australian Defence Force Academy (2009) | |
| 1922 | Director-General Air Force Health Services (1980–84) | ||
| 1917 | 1992 | Director-General Operational Requirements (1966–69) | |
| 1931 | Chief of Air Force Technical Services (1985–89) | ||
| * | 1963 | Head Aerospace Systems (2008–) | |
| 1939 | Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Logistics) (1993–95) | ||
| 1946 | Deputy Chief of Air Force (1999–01), Air Commander Australia (1998–99) | ||
| 1916 | 1987 | Air Officer Commanding Operational Command (1969–73), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1967–69) | |
| 1926 | 1998 | Air Officer Commanding Support Command (1979–80) | |
| 1946 | Commander Australian Theatre Headquarters Joint Operations Command (Australia) The Australian Headquarters Joint Operations Command is the Australian Defence Force's operational level headquarters responsible for the command and control of ADF operations worldwide... (1999–01) |
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| 1915 | 1985 | Director-General Medical Services RAAF (1963–67) | |
| 1935 | Director-General Air Force Operations (1981–82; 1987–88) | ||
| 1901 | 1984 | Air Member for Technical Services (1942–59) | |
| 1905 | 1968 | Air Officer Commanding Support Command (1959–62), Air Officer Commanding Home Command (1954–57) | |
| 1941 | Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command (1995–97) | ||
| 1945 | Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Operations) (1995–97) | ||
| 1926 | 1998 | Chief of Supply (1975–80) | |
| 1892 | 1987 | Air Officer Commanding Overseas Headquarters (1942–46) |
See also
- List of Australian generals and brigadiers
- List of Royal Air Force air chief marshals