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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 15, 2011 12:48:10 GMT 12
I see in the Air Force News that the new Chief of Air Force is Air Commodore Mike Yardley, who took up the role at the end of February. I'm surprised no-one mentioned it here.
I assume he'll be promoted to Air Vice Marshal?
I'm sorry to see AVM Graham Lintott leave the role as I think he has been an excellent man for the job, so much better as a front man and much more approachable than the CAS's of the past.
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Post by guest on Mar 15, 2011 13:54:52 GMT 12
I think you have mis-read that Dave. But I also agree that it is badly reported! He is Chief of Staff to CDF (as a newly promoted Air Commodore), not Chief of Air Force - a subtle difference.  |
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Post by phil on Mar 15, 2011 14:54:36 GMT 12
First I've heard about it, I didn't think the new CAF had been announced?
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Post by Chris F on Mar 15, 2011 15:08:16 GMT 12
I agree Dave that AVM Lintott has done a fantastic job as the "Face" of the Air Force during difficult times with the tragic deaths of personnell in crashes and overseas action.
He has stood up and represented the Air Force in the most professional manner with a more down to earth and caring manner than has been shown in the past.
I wish him and his family the very best in his new role as Defence Attache in the Untied States.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 15, 2011 15:36:41 GMT 12
Ah right, sorry I think I did mis-read the report. Sorry, false alarm.
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Post by beagle on Mar 15, 2011 22:09:23 GMT 12
so, is there a new chief of air force when Graham goes
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Post by 30sqnatc on Mar 18, 2011 20:35:05 GMT 12
Civilisation is the catchcry at the moment. Perhaps they are starting at the top with Air. RNZAF will be lead by the Director of Civil Aviation in a reversal of the early days of the NZPAF where the Staff Officer Air Services looked after civil air |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 22, 2011 6:38:22 GMT 12
www.stuff.co.nz/national/4793461/Veteran-appointed-new-chief-of-air-forceVeteran appointed new chief of air force Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell, who recently commanded all military relief operations in the Christchurch earthquake, has been appointed chief of the air force. Air Vice-Marshall Stockwell, 56, who will replace Air Vice-Marshal Graham Lintott on May 1, said he was delighted. "I'm very happy but obviously very honoured. For me it's the pinnacle of my career in the air force. "I just look forward to contributing to the air force and the defence force through the leadership as we've got some big challenges ahead. The country's in a difficult economic situation and we've got to do our bit to help through that." There were challenges with the Government requiring major changes in defence personnel and a rationalisation of real estate, with the proposal to establish a new Manawatu defence hub and the introduction of new helicopters. Although the air force had been through a lot of change in the past few years it had to look at where it could become more efficient and ensure it had the right mix of people. Air Vice-Marshal Stockwell began his career as a trainee navigator in 1973 and went on to command 40 Squadron. He has held senior staff positions including deputy chief of air force, assistant chief strategic commitments and intelligence and was senior national representative at the US Central Command in 2003, at the time New Zealand deployed army engineers to Iraq and its first provincial reconstruction team to Afghanistan. He said the Christchurch relief effort was the biggest recent challenge in his two years as joint forces commander but the deaths of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell and Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan had been particularly difficult moments – "it really brings home what our business is about". Announcing his appointment yesterday, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said Air Vice-Marshal Stockwell had proven himself a highly capable officer during his 38 years of service. His wife, Alison, is principal of Maraeroa School in Cannons Creek. His 25-year-old daughter is a Wellington medical student and his 23-year-old son is a civil flying instructor in Hamilton.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 22, 2011 8:53:00 GMT 12
Congrats to the new Chief of Air Force.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 22, 2011 9:18:48 GMT 12
Anyone know who the new DCAF is?
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Post by beagle on Mar 22, 2011 17:43:39 GMT 12
Yes He was co40 Sqn when I was there and was a pretty good leader there. He has held some top positions since then and knew he would go alll the way. I am sure he will do well leading the whole RNZAF through his term.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 22, 2011 18:42:31 GMT 12
Peter Stockwell has been a regular attendee for several years at the Railway Anzac Service held at 7:00am each Anzac Day on the Down platform at Petone Railway Station adjacent to the historic Anzac flagpole, which was errected in time for the first commemoration of Anzac Day in 1916. Although he has been wearing his RNZAF uniform each time, I have got the impression he hasn't been there in an official capacity. He possibly may live in the Petone area.
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