Roelf Beukes
| Roelof 'Roelf' Beukes SD SM MMM | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1966 – 2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
Chief of the South African Air Force OC 2 Squadron SAAF |
| Awards | |
Lieutenant-General Roelf Beukes SD SM MMM is a retired 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 South African 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:
Awards and Honours
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
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Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
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Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
- Chilean Air Force Merit Medal
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Pilots Wings (2500+ hrs) badge
References
- ↑ "SADF.info".
- ↑ "Roelof Beukes". Who's Who SA.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Willem Hechter |
Chief of the South African Air Force 2000 – 2005 |
Succeeded by Carlo Gagiano |
| New title Established |
GOC Air Command 1999 – 2000 |
Succeeded by MP Janse van Rensburg |
| Preceded by Ollie Holmes |
Inspector General South African Air Force 1996 – 1998 |
Succeeded by JL Somerville |
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