Gerry Mayhew
| Gerry Mayhew | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1988 – |
| Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
| Commands held |
No. 1 Group (2016–) RAF Leuchars (2013–14) |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Air Vice Marshal Gerard Michael David "Gerry" Mayhew, CBE is a senior Royal Air force officer. Since April 2016, he has served as Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group.
Military career
Mayhew was commissioned into the Royal Air Force in 1988. His early career was spent as a Jaguar and Tornado pilot, and he has more than 3000 flying hours.[1]
In January 2013, Mayhew was appointed Air Officer Scotland and Officer Commanding RAF Leuchars.[1] One of his main duties was to oversea the transfer of Leuchars, then an RAF station, to the British Army as a barracks; this was finalised in March 2015. He stepped down as Air Officer Scotland on 17 November 2014.[2] From April 2015 to April 2016, he was a member of the Strategic Defence and Security Review Team in the Cabinet Office.[3]
Mayhew was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours,[4] and, on 28 April 2016 was promoted to air vice marshal and appointed Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group in succession to Gary Waterfall.[5]
References
- 1 2 "RAF Leuchars commander to oversee handover to army". The Courier. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ↑ "Senior Appointments". raf.mod.uk. Royal Air Force. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ↑ "Senior Appointments". raf.mod.uk. Royal Air Force. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 61256. p. B7. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ↑ "Senior Appointments". raf.mod.uk. Royal Air Force. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gary Waterfall |
Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group 2016 – |
Incumbent |