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Rex Roe

1925 – 2002

Royal Air Force air marshals

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About Rex Roe

Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 77).

Air Chief Marshal Sir Rex David Roe, (4 May 1925 – 3 November 2002) was a senior Royal Air Force commander.

Early life Born in Hove, Roe was educated at the City of London School and the University of London.

RAF career Roe joined the Royal Air Force in 1943 during the Second World War. He went on to be Station Commander at RAF Syerston in 1967, Director of RAF Flying Training in 1969 and Deputy Controller, Aircraft at the MoD Procurement Executive in 1972. His last appointments were as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at RAF Support Command in 1977 and as Air Member for Supply and Organisation in 1978 before he retired in 1981.

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Important facts

Born
Birth century
Education
University of London
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath; Air Force Cross; Air Force Cross (United Kingdom); Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rex Roe?

Royal Air Force air marshals (1925–2002)

When was Rex Roe born?

Rex Roe was born on 4 May 1925.

When did Rex Roe die?

Rex Roe died on 3 November 2002.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rex Roe

· Wikidata: Q7319306

· DBpedia: Rex Roe

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