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==Military career== |
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Evans was [[Commissioned officer|commissioned]] into the [[Royal Air Force]] as a [[pilot officer]] under an emergency commission<ref name="LG 16 June 1944">{{London Gazette| issue=36570 |supp=yes |startpage=2920 |date=16 June 1944 |accessdate= |
Evans was [[Commissioned officer|commissioned]] into the [[Royal Air Force]] as a [[pilot officer]] under an emergency commission<ref name="LG 16 June 1944">{{London Gazette| issue=36570 |supp=yes |startpage=2920 |date=16 June 1944 |accessdate=24 March 2012}}</ref> on 7 April 1944 during [[World War II]].<ref>{{LondonGazette|issue=36570|supp=yes|startpage=2924|date=16 June 1944|accessdate=24 April 2010}}</ref> He underwent pilot training in Canada and he then completed in operational training in [[Ismaïlia]] in [[Egypt]].<ref name=putnam>[http://library.paisley.ac.uk/services/specialcoll/putnam/ptn90.htm 90/12 The Putnam Aeronautical Review, issue number 6]</ref> On 7 October 1944, he was promoted to [[Flying Officer]] (War substantive). <ref name="LG 24 October 1944">{{London Gazette |issue=36766 |date=24 October 1944 |startpage=4915 |endpage=4916 |supp=yes |accessdate=29 March 2012}}</ref> He was promoted to [[Flight Lieutenant]] (War substantive) on 7 April 1946. <ref name="LG 30 April 1946">{{London Gazette |issue=37553 |date=30 April 1946 |startpage=2129 |endpage= |supp= |accessdate=29 March 2012}}</ref> His promotion to Flying Officer was confirmed on 30 September 1947 with seniority from 7 April 1946. <ref name="LG 28 November 1947">{{London Gazette |issue=38137 |date=28 November 1947 |startpage=5703 |endpage= |supp= |accessdate=29 March 2012}}</ref> |
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In 1973 Evans was made [[Air Officer Commanding]] [[No. 1 Group RAF|No.1 Group]], in 1976 he was appointed [[Vice-Chief of the Air Staff (United Kingdom)|Vice Chief of the Air Staff]]<ref>[http://www.rafweb.org/AirMin2A.htm Air Council Appointments 2]</ref> and he went on to be [[Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] [[RAF Strike Command]] the following year.<ref>{{LondonGazette|issue=47184|supp=yes|startpage=4286|date=28 March 1977|accessdate= |
In 1973 Evans was made [[Air Officer Commanding]] [[No. 1 Group RAF|No.1 Group]], in 1976 he was appointed [[Vice-Chief of the Air Staff (United Kingdom)|Vice Chief of the Air Staff]]<ref>[http://www.rafweb.org/AirMin2A.htm Air Council Appointments 2]</ref> and he went on to be [[Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] [[RAF Strike Command]] the following year.<ref>{{LondonGazette|issue=47184|supp=yes|startpage=4286|date=28 March 1977|accessdate=24 April 2010}}</ref> He was [[Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (United Kingdom)|Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff]] from 1981 to 1983.<ref name=putnam/> |
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==Later life== |
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==Awards and decorations== |
==Awards and decorations== |
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On 9 June 1955, Squadron Leader Evans was awarded the [[Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service|Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air]].<ref name="LG 3 June 1955">{{London Gazette |issue=40497 |date=3 June 1955 |startpage=3293 |endpage= |supp=yes |accessdate= |
On 9 June 1955, Squadron Leader Evans was awarded the [[Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service|Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air]].<ref name="LG 3 June 1955">{{London Gazette |issue=40497 |date=3 June 1955 |startpage=3293 |endpage= |supp=yes |accessdate=29 March 2012}}</ref> |
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In 1985 he was made [[King of Arms of the Order of the Bath]].<ref>{{LondonGazette|issue=50025|supp=|startpage=1565|date=4 February 1985|accessdate= |
In 1985 he was made [[King of Arms of the Order of the Bath]].<ref>{{LondonGazette|issue=50025|supp=|startpage=1565|date=4 February 1985|accessdate=24 April 2010}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 12:40, 2 April 2012
Sir David Evans | |
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| Nickname(s) | Paddy |
| Born | 1924 (age 99–100) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Service number | 164718 |
| Commands held | No.1 Group Strike Command |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Air Chief Marshal Sir David George Evans GCB, CBE, RAF (born 1924) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.
Early life
He was born and educated in Canada.
Military career
Evans was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as a pilot officer under an emergency commission[1] on 7 April 1944 during World War II.[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
- ^ "No. 36570". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 16 June 1944. - ^ "No. 36570". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 16 June 1944. - ^ a b 90/12 The Putnam Aeronautical Review, issue number 6
- ^ "No. 36766". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 24 October 1944. - ^ "No. 37553". The London Gazette. 30 April 1946.
- ^ "No. 38137". The London Gazette. 28 November 1947.
- ^ Air Council Appointments 2
- ^ "No. 47184". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 28 March 1977. - ^ British Aerospace Flight International, 1989
- ^ "No. 40497". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 3 June 1955. - ^ "No. 50025". The London Gazette. 4 February 1985.
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