David Case (British officer)
Air Commodore David Case is the highest ranking black officer in the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, and as of 2000, at the age of 47, he became the highest ranking black officer ever to serve in Britain's armed forces.
David Case | |
|---|---|
| Born | c1953 Guyana |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Years of service | 1972-present |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
Biography
He was born in Guyana, and immigrated to Britain at the age of 5. He was educated at Beckenham and Penge Grammar School and learnt to fly on a Flying Scholarship while still at school. He joined the RAF as a 19-year old cadet to read aeronautical engineering at The Queen's University of Belfast. He received his commission in 1975, and was awarded the distinguished Sword of Honour, which is bestowed upon the top cadet officer of the year.
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References
- "RAF officer says colour was no bar to promotion". The Independent. London. 31 May 2000.
- "Black army officers recruited to help stop gang violence". The Guardian. London. 20 August 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2007.
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