John Grandy
| John Grandy | |
|---|---|
| 8 December 1913 – 2 January 2004 | |
 Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy Crown Copyright |
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| Place of birth |  Northwood |
| Allegiance | 
United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | 
Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1931 – 1971 |
| Rank | Marshal of the Royal Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | GCB GCVO |
| Other work | Governor of Gibraltar Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle |
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy GCB GCVO
Flying career
Educated at University College School in London he joined the Royal Air Force in 1931.
In the summer of 1940, Grandy led 249 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. In the early part of 1942, Grandy took up command of RAF Duxford where he oversaw the establishment of the RAF's first Typhoon Wing.
He was appointed Commander-in-Chief Bomber Command in 1963 and went on to serve as Chief of the Air Staff from 11 April 1967 to 31 March 1971.
Later career
Grandy served as Governor of Gibraltar from 3 October 1973 to 30 May 1978.
References
- Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation - MRAF Grandy
- Probert, H. (1991). High Commanders of the Royal Air Force. HMSO. ISBN 0-11-772635-4
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Kenneth Cross |
Commander-in-Chief Bomber
Command 1963–1965 |
Succeeded by Sir Wallace Kyle |
| Preceded by Sir Varyl Begg |
Commander-in-Chief Far East
Command 1965–1967 |
Succeeded by Sir Michael Carver |
| Preceded by The Lord Elworthy |
Chief of the Air
Staff 1967–1971 |
Succeeded by Sir Denis Spotswood |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Varyl Cargill Begg |
Governor of
Gibraltar 1973–1978 |
Succeeded by Sir William Jackson |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Elworthy |
Constable
and Governor of Windsor Castle 1978–1988 |
Succeeded by Sir David Hallifax |
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