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Peter Latham

1925 – 2016

Royal Air Force vice-marshal

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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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Important facts

Birth century
Education
St. Philip's School
Awards
Order of the Bath; Air Force Cross; Air Force Cross (United Kingdom); Companion of the Order of the Bath; Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air

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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

· Wikipedia: Peter Latham

· Wikidata: Q27980721

· DBpedia: Peter Latham (RAF officer)

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