Desmond Barker
South African Air Force officer (1949–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Desmond Barker (25 August 1949 – 15 March 2021) was a South African Air Force officer. His air force career spanned over four decades including time as the SAAF's Chief Test Pilot, air attaché in London, air base commander, and a member of its aerobatic display team. He was awarded the Southern Cross Medal and made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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Desmond Barker | |
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Born | (1949-08-25)25 August 1949 Pretoria |
Died | 17 March 2021(2021-03-17) (aged 71) |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Years of service | 1968–2008 |
Rank | Major General |
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