Donald Hardman
✓ Source-basedrisingRoyal Air Force air chief marshal (1899-1982)
United KingdomLived 1899 to 1982 · aged 82Air Chief Marshal Sir James Donald Innes Hardman,, known as Donald Hardman, was a senior Royal Air Force commander. He began his flying career as a fighter pilot in World War I, achieving nine victories to become an ace. During World War II, Hardman held senior staff and operational posts.
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Sopwith Dolphin fighter
Bristol Fighters, operated by Nos. 31 and 16 Squadrons between the wars
Air Marshal Hardman (left) as RAAF Chief of the Air Staff, with Air Vice-Marshal John McCauley, viewing a parade by No. 78 Wing shortly before its departure for garrison duties in Malta, July 1952
Hardman (left) as RAF Air Member for Supply and Organisation, with Air Marshal Sir Claude Pelly (centre), and Lord Mountbatten (right) at a ceremonial parade for No. 78 Wing RAAF on its departure from garrison duty in Malta, December 1954Awards 5
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Air Chief Marshal Sir James Donald Innes Hardman,, known as Donald Hardman, was a senior Royal Air Force commander. He began his flying career as a fighter pilot in World War I, achieving nine victories to become an ace. During World War II, Hardman held senior staff and operational posts. He was Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 1952 to 1954, after which he served as a member of the British Air Council until retiring in 1958.
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