Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy Death
Charles passed away on April 4, 1993 at the age of 82.
When did Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy die?
April 4, 1993How old was Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy when died?
82
Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy Birthday and Date of Death
Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy was born on March 23, 1911 and died on April 4, 1993. Charles was 82 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 23, 1911
Date of Death: April 4, 1993
Age at Death: 82
Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy - Biography
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Samuel Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy KG, GCB, CBE, DSO, LVO, DFC, AFC (23 March 1911 – 4 April 1993) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force. He served as commander of a squadron of Blenheim bombers and then as a station commander during World War II. He became Chief of the Air Staff in the mid-1960s and implemented the cancellation of the TSR-2 strike aircraft and the HS681 military transport aircraft programmes. He also became Chief of the Defence Staff in which role he oversaw the evacuation from Aden in November 1967 and the growing crisis in Northern Ireland in the late 1960s.
