Allan MacKenzie

For other people named Allan MacKenzie, see Allan MacKenzie (disambiguation).
Allan MacKenzie
Born December 15, 1931
Kingston, Jamaica
Died September 10, 2012 (aged 80)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Allegiance  Canada
Service/branch Royal Canadian Air Force / Canadian Forces
Rank Lieutenant-General
Commands held Air Command
Awards Commander of the Order of Military Merit
Canadian Forces Decoration

Lieutenant-General George Allan MacKenzie CMM, CD (December 15, 1931 – September 10, 2012) was a Canadian air force general who served as Commander, Air Command in Canada from 1978 to 1980.

Career

MacKenzie joined the Canadian Air Force in 1950 and trained as a pilot.[1] He became Commander of Maritime Air Group before being appointed Commander, Air Command in 1978 and retiring in 1980.[1]

In retirement he became President and Chief Executive Officer of Gendis Inc.[1] He also served a year as President of Sony of Canada.[2]

References

Military offices
Preceded by
W.K. Carr
Commander, Air Command
1978 - 1980
Succeeded by
K.E. Lewis