Roelf Beukes
Lieutenant-General Roelf Beukes SD SM MMM is a retired South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1969 and later served as Chief of the Air Force.[1]
Roelof 'Roelf' Beukes | |
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| Born | Welkom, Orange Free State |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1969 – 2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Chief of the South African Air Force OC 2 Squadron SAAF |
| Awards |
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Military career
Beukes attended the South African Military Academy from 1966 to 1969.[2] He completed the Senior Command and Staff Course at the Chilean Air War Academy, Santiago, from 1979–1980. He remained in Chile to serve as a pilot instructor.
Aircraft Flown
During his career he flew the following aircraft:
Awards and Honours
Southern Cross Decoration (SD).gif)
Southern Cross Medal (SM).png.webp)
Military Merit Medal (MMM).gif)
Pro Patria Medal.gif)
General Service Medal
Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)- Chilean Air Force Merit Medal
Pilots Wings (2500+ hrs) badge
References
- "SADF.info".
- "Roelof Beukes". Who's Who SA.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Willem Hechter |
Chief of the South African Air Force 2000 – 2005 |
Succeeded by Carlo Gagiano |
| New title Established |
GOC Air Command 1999 – 2000 |
Succeeded by MP Janse van Rensburg |
| Preceded by Ollie Holmes |
Inspector General South African Air Force 1996 – 1998 |
Succeeded by JL Somerville |
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