Graham Skinner
For the English cricketer, see Graham Skinner (cricketer).
| Graham Skinner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1963–2000 |
| Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
| Commands held | Logistics Command (1999) |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Air Vice Marshal Graham Skinner, CBE (born 1945) is a retired Royal Air Force officer.
RAF career
Educated at Hampton School, the University of Bristol and Loughborough University, Skinner joined the Royal Air Force in 1963.[1] He served at Strike Command during the Gulf War and went on to be Director of Logistics Policy and then Director of in-service support for the Tornado and Typhoon programmes before becoming Commander-in-Chief of Logistics Command in September 1999.[1] He left the post in October 1999 on the disbandment of the command.[2] In retirement he became Clerk of the Worshipful Company of Engineers.[3]
Family
In 1969 he married Margaret; they have a son and a daughter.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Biography at The Worshipful Company of Engineers
- ↑ Royal Air Force Senior Appointments
- ↑ Past Officials The Worshipful Company of Engineers
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Malcolm Pledger |
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Logistics Command 1999 |
Succeeded by Post disbanded |
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