John Grandy

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John Grandy
8 December 19132 January 2004

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy
Crown Copyright
Place of birth Northwood, London
Allegiance Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Flag of the Royal Air Force Royal Air Force
Years of service 19311971
Rank Marshal of the Royal Air Force
Battles/wars World War II
Awards GCB GCVO KBE DSO KStJ
Other work Governor of Gibraltar
Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy GCB GCVO KBE DSO KStJ RAF (8 December 19132 January 2004) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force.

[edit] RAF 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.

[edit] Later life

Grandy served as Governor of Gibraltar from 3 October 1973 to 30 May 1978.

[edit] References

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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