About Leon Lachal
Lived 1904 – 1983 (aged 78). Leon Lachal was an Australian aircraft pilot.
Air Commodore Leon Victor Lachal, CBE (18 May 1904 – 12 March 1983) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He served from 1926 until 1947, reaching the rank of Air Commodore.
Life and career Leon Victor Lachal was born on 18 May 1904, in Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia.
He commanded several RAAF units throughout his career, including the No. 10 Squadron from 1939, the No. 3 Service Flying Training School from 1941, and the No. 5 Service Flying Training School in 1942. He also led the Eastern Area Command in 1945 and from 1946 to 1947. His service was recognised with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) award.
Lachal died on 12 March 1983 in Melbourne at the age of 78.
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Who was Leon Lachal?
Senior Royal Australian Air Force officer (1904-1983)
When was Leon Lachal born?
Leon Lachal was born on 18 May 1904 in Abbotsford.
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Leon Lachal died on 12 March 1983 in Melbourne.
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Leon Lachal was an aircraft pilot.
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Leon Lachal was Australian.
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