RAF Breaks Tradition With Non-Pilot Air Chief
Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton
Credit: UK Royal Air Force
LONDON—In a major break from recent tradition, the UK Royal Air Force has selected its first air chief who has never been a pilot. Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton will be appointed chief of the air staff in June, the UK Defense Ministry announced March 31. He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike...
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