16/08/2024
A hearty congratulations to the newly appointed Commandant Air Cadets from everyone at 1084.
Following a thorough selection process, we are pleased to announce Group Captain Al Lewis will be appointed Commandant RAF Air Cadets in the rank of Air Commodore, effective 23 September 2024.
Gp Capt Lewis succeeds Air Commodore Tony Keeling OBE, who is retiring from the Service. Gp Capt Lewis is currently Commandant of London & South East Region RAFAC, and the process to identify a successor for this role is underway.
Gp Capt Lewis said, “I have been humbled by the support over past months and thrilled to be appointed into the prestigious role as Commandant RAFAC. As someone who is hugely passionate about the way our outputs change the lives of cadets, I am honoured to lead its dedicated volunteers and permanent staff who deliver so much for our cadets.
Read the full announcement and Gp Capt Lewis’ bio on the RAFAC Website:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/news/new-commandant-royal-air-force-air-cadets-announced/
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