The obituary of MRAF Sir Michael Beetham GCB CBE DFC AFC is truly astounding. After an RAF career that began in the dangerous skies of the Third Reich and culminated in being Chief of the Air Staff, one would reasonably expect that to be that. On the contrary, he then went on to saving the RAF Museum from sinking into a financial black hole, backed the erection of the Bomber Command Memorial in London, and presided over the setting up of the RAF Historical Society which has now lost its President.
A lifetime of Duty and Service, a remarkable man from a remarkable generation. His Country, his Service, and we all are the poorer for his passing.
RIP, Sir, duty done.