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Michael Knight

1932 – 2022

British Royal Air Force air marshal

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About Michael Knight

Lived 1932 – 2022 (aged 89–90). Michael Knight was an aircraft pilot.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael William Patrick Knight, (23 November 1932 – 28 November 2022) was a notable British Royal Air Force and Cold War NATO commander who was also known for various charitable projects including the Royal International Air Tattoo and the Vulcan to the Sky cause.

Early life Knight was born in Longsdon, near Leek, Staffordshire, on 23 November 1932. He was educated at Leek High School, then studied English Language at the University of Liverpool, where he joined the University Air Squadron. After his graduation, he began his National Service and finished his training as a pilot.

RAF career Knight joined the Royal Air Force in 1953. He was appointed Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group in 1980, Air Member for Supply and Organisation in 1983 and UK Military Representative to NATO in 1986. He retired in 1989. chairman of the Air League, and founding chairman of the Royal International Air Tattoo.

Personal life and death In 1967, he married Patricia Ann Davies; they had one son, Richard, and two daughters, Gillian and Lisa. Knight enjoyed rugby - serving as the Royal Air Force representative on the Rugby Football Union (RFU) - and music, particularly jazz.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2022
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Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Air Force Cross; Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael Knight?

British Royal Air Force air marshal

When was Michael Knight born?

Michael Knight was born on 23 November 1932.

When did Michael Knight die?

Michael Knight died in 2022.

What was Michael Knight's occupation?

Michael Knight was an aircraft pilot.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Knight

· Wikidata: Q6831926

· DBpedia: Michael Knight (RAF officer)

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