Keith Williamson
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Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Keith Williamson, GCB, AFC (born 25 February 1928), is a retired senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
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 has commanded 23 Squadron and RAF Gütersloh and he rose to the Service's senior appointment, Chief of the Air Staff serving from 15 October 1982 to 15 October 1985.
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- ^ 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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