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Lieutenant General Raymond Fullarton Armstrong SSA SM (14 December 1917[2] – early 1990s[3]) was a South African Air Force officer, who served as Chief of Defence Staff.[4]
Raymond Fullerton Armstrong | |
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Born | Manchester, England[1] | 14 December 1917
Died | 1990s |
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Years of service | 1936–1976 |
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Service number | 01214089PE |
Unit | 2 Squadron SAAF |
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Spouse(s) | Dorothy Greenlees |
Relations | Maj Gen Bertram Armstrong (father) |
Other work | Director; Atlas Corporation |
He was born in Manchester when his father was seeing in the British Army during the Great War. Armstrong attended Rondebosch Boy's High School before attending the South African Military College.[2]
He joined the Special Service Battalion in 1936 and soon thereafter joined the Permanent Force. He was trained as a pilot, serving in World War II and later in the Korean War.[4]
He was Armed Forces attache in Washington. He served as Chief of Logistics Services until 1968 and Chief of Air Staff before being appointed acting Chief of Defence Staff from 1 March 1974 to 30 April 1974. He was confirmed in this appointment on 1 May 1974. He retired on 31 May 1976.[4]
After retirement he served as a director of Atlas Aircraft Corporation.[2]
He was awarded the following:[2]
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