Keith Williamson
| Keith Williamson | |
|---|---|
| 25 February 1928 – | |
 Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Keith Williamson Crown Copyright |
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| Place of birth |  Leytonstone, London |
| Allegiance | 
United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | 
Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1944 - 1985 |
| Rank | Marshal of the Royal Air Force |
| Awards | GCB, AFC |
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Keith Williamson, GCB, AFC (born 25 February 1928), is a retired[1] senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
Flying career
Williamson was born in Leytonstone and educated at Market Harborough Grammar School. Unlike most of the RAF's senior leaders, Williamson initially joined the Service as an airman. Following training as an Aircraft Apprentice he was selected for a cadetship at RAF College Cranwell. Notably, Sir Keith Williamson commanded 23 Squadron and RAF Gütersloh.
He became Commander-in-Chief Support Command in 1978 and Commander-in-Chief Strike Command in 1980. He served as Chief of the Air Staff from 15 October 1982 to 15 October 1985.
Later career
In retirement he was devoted much of his time to the Presidency of the Royal Air Forces Association.
References
- Probert, H. (1991). High Commanders of the Royal Air Force. HMSO. ISBN 0-11-772635-4
Footnote
- ^ Strictly speaking, Marshals of the Royal Air Force remain on the active list even when they have, for all practical purposes, retired.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Rex Roe |
Commander-in-Chief, Support
Command 1978–1980 |
Succeeded by Sir John Gingell |
| Preceded by Sir David Evans |
Commander-in-Chief Strike
Command 1980–1982 |
Succeeded by The Lord Craig |
| Preceded by Sir Michael Beetham |
Chief of the Air
Staff 1982–1985 |
Succeeded by The Lord Craig |
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