Peter Latham
Royal Air Force vice-marshal
About Peter Latham
Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 91).
Air Vice Marshal Peter Anthony Latham, (18 June 1925 – 4 December 2016) was a senior Royal Air Force officer. From 1977 to 1981, he served as Air Officer Commanding No. 11 Group. Earlier in his career, from 1958 to 1960, he was leader of the Black Arrows (predecessor of the current RAF aerobatic team, the Red Arrows).
Honours In the 1954 New Year Honours, Latham was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air. In the 1960 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC). In the 1961 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for a second time. In the 1980 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Latham?
Royal Air Force vice-marshal (1925-2016)
When was Peter Latham born?
Peter Latham was born on 18 June 1925.
When did Peter Latham die?
Peter Latham died on 4 December 2016.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Latham (RAF officer)
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