Roelf Beukes
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| Roelof 'Roelf' Beukes | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1966 to 2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
Chief of the South African Air Force OC 2 Squadron SAAF |
| Awards |
Southern Cross Decoration Southern Cross Medal Military Merit Medal |
Lieutenant-General Roelf Beukes SD SM MMM is a South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1966 and later served as Chief of the Air Force.[1]
Military career
He attended the Military Academy from 1966 to 1968.[2]
He completed the Senior Command and Staff Course at Chilean Air War Academy, Santiago 1979-1980. He remained in Chile to serve as Pilot Instructor.
Aircraft Flown
During his career he flew the following aircraft:
- Harvard
- De Havilland Vampire
- Sabre
- Impala
- Mirage III
- Cheetah D
Awards and Honours
- Southern Cross Decoration
- Southern Cross Medal
- Military Merit Medal
- Pro Patria Medal
- Permanent Force Good Service Medal (Gold, Silver and Bronze)
- Chilean Air Force Merit Medal
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Willem Hechter |
Chief of the South African Air Force 2000 - 2005 |
Succeeded by Carlo Gagiano |
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