Post by Brett on Jun 3, 2024 9:17:24 GMT 12
Aviation related Honours awarded in the 2024 King's Birthday list.
Knights Companion (KNZM)
Peter Joseph Beck, for services to the aerospace industry, business and education
Peter Beck is the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab.
Companions (CNZM)
Air Marshal Kevin Ronald Short, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force
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Air Marshal Short’s citation also acknowledged his work in a resource-constrained, pandemic environment, managing complex capability updates, overseeing military and humanitarian aid operations in New Zealand and overseas and leading important initiatives in leadership and diversity.
Air Marshal Kevin Short has commanded at all levels of the NZDF, latterly CDF from 2018 to 2024.
He joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in 1976 and his first role as a navigator. He rose through the ranks as a navigator leader, tactical coordinator and aircraft captain – clocking more than 5000 flying hours in the P-3K2 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft.
New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD)
Wing Commander Mark Alan Whiteside, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force
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The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration has been awarded to Wing Commander Mark Whiteside for services to the NZDF for his work in introducing the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft into service with the RNZAF.
Wing Commander Whiteside was posted to the Poseidon project team in early 2019 and became a leading figure in acquisition and delivery of the fleet, where the four aircraft were introduced into service last year.
Wing Commander Whiteside, who joined the RNZAF in 2001 and trained as an Air Warfare Officer, said he was humbled and honoured to receive the recognition.
Knights Companion (KNZM)
Peter Joseph Beck, for services to the aerospace industry, business and education
Peter Beck is the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab.
Companions (CNZM)
Air Marshal Kevin Ronald Short, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force
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Air Marshal Short’s citation also acknowledged his work in a resource-constrained, pandemic environment, managing complex capability updates, overseeing military and humanitarian aid operations in New Zealand and overseas and leading important initiatives in leadership and diversity.
Air Marshal Kevin Short has commanded at all levels of the NZDF, latterly CDF from 2018 to 2024.
He joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in 1976 and his first role as a navigator. He rose through the ranks as a navigator leader, tactical coordinator and aircraft captain – clocking more than 5000 flying hours in the P-3K2 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft.
New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD)
Wing Commander Mark Alan Whiteside, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force
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The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration has been awarded to Wing Commander Mark Whiteside for services to the NZDF for his work in introducing the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft into service with the RNZAF.
Wing Commander Whiteside was posted to the Poseidon project team in early 2019 and became a leading figure in acquisition and delivery of the fleet, where the four aircraft were introduced into service last year.
Wing Commander Whiteside, who joined the RNZAF in 2001 and trained as an Air Warfare Officer, said he was humbled and honoured to receive the recognition.