Ian Macfadyen
| Air Marshal Sir Ian Macfadyen KCVO, CB, OBE | |
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| 27th Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man | |
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In office 25 October 2000 – 1 September 2005 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir Timothy Daunt |
| Succeeded by | Sir Paul Haddacks |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Ian David Macfadyen 19 February 1942 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Macfadyen |
| Alma mater | Marlborough College |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1960–99 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands |
No. 29 Squadron No. 23 Squadron RAF Leuchars British Forces Middle East |
| Battles/wars | Falklands War |
Air Marshal Sir Ian David Macfadyen KCVO, CB, OBE (born 19 February 1942), after retirement from the Royal Air Force in 1999 was Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man until 2005, and until 2014 was Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle.
RAF career
Born the son of Air Marshal Sir Douglas Macfadyen, Ian Macfadyen was educated at Marlborough College and entered the RAF College Cranwell in 1960.[1]
After service in fighter squadrons, in 1970 he became a flying instructor and a member of the Poachers formation aerobatic team[2] at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.
In 1980 as a Wing Commander he was appointed Officer Commanding of No. 29 Squadron, with whom he saw operational service in the Falkland Islands,[2] and Officer Commanding of No. 23 Squadron in 1983.[1]
In 1985 as a Group Captain he was Station Commander at RAF Leuchars in Fife
In 1990 he became Commander of British Forces in the Middle East and from 1991 as an Air Vice Marshal he was [1] Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff, Operational Requirements (Air Systems) - ACAS OR (Air). Since 1992 Macfadyen has been the President of the Raflet Stamp Club.[3]
In 1994 he was promoted to Air Marshal and became Director General of the Saudi Arabia Armed Forces Project.[1]
He retired from the RAF in February 1999.[1]
Later life
In October 2000 Macfadyen was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man.[2]
From 2006 to 2008 he was the National President of the Royal British Legion [4] and later the Honorary Inspector General of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.
In October 2009 Macfadyen became Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle in succession to Vice Admiral Ian L. Jenkins.[5] Before retirement from this post in July 2014 he was Knighted by the queen in a private ceremony in Windsor Castle.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 The International Who's Who 2004 By Europa Publications, p. 1053
- 1 2 3 Air Marshal Ian Macfadyen Cranston Fine Arts
- ↑ History. Raflet Stamp Club. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ↑ "Legion appoints new President", The Royal British Legion. Accessed 24 July 2007
- ↑ Court Circular The Times, 18 June 2009
External links
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by P E de la Billière |
Commander British Forces Middle East In-theatre commander for Operation Granby 1990 | |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Timothy Daunt |
Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man 2000–2005 |
Succeeded by J.M. Kerruish |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by I L Jenkins |
Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle 2009–2014 |
Succeeded by Sir James Perowne |
| Non-profit organization positions | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Effingham |
President of the Royal British Legion 2006–2008 |
Succeeded by J.P. Kiszely |
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