| Sir Albert Durston | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 June 1894 |
| Died | 24 January 1959 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1913–1946 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands held | No. 253 Squadron No. 18 Group No. 222 Group |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Air Force Cross |
Air Marshal Sir Albert Durston KBE CB AFC (19 June 1894 - 24 January 1959) was a senior Royal Air Force officer who became Deputy Chief of the Air Staff.
Durston joined the Royal Navy in 1913 and served in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I.[1] He was mentioned in despatches for services in home waters in 1917[2] and appointed Officer Commanding No. 253 Squadron in June 1918.[1] In 1936 he was appointed Fleet Aviation Officer to the Commander-in-Chief of the Home Fleet.[1] He served in World War II as Director of Naval Co-operation and then as Air Officer Commanding No. 18 Group.[1] He continued his war service as Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters RAF Coastal Command and then as Air Officer Commanding No. 222 Group.[1] His last appointment was as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff from September 1945 until retiring in August 1946.[1]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Norman Bottomley |
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff 1945 – 1946 |
Succeeded by Sir Hugh Walmsley |