Innocuous query about AM Gerry Mayhew
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Innocuous query about AM Gerry Mayhew
His bio lists him flying the Jaguar and then (on exchange) the USAF F-16C, but no details are given as to which units. His command of XIII Squadron with the Tornado, and of RAF Leuchars are detailed in the bio, as are his later appointments.
Does anyone happen to know which Jag unit(s) he flew with, and where he did his F-16 exchange?
(I had the real pleasure of interviewing him in Dubai last week and completely forgot to ask.)
He seems like a really switched on, high calibre chap, and a thoroughly decent and likeable bloke, too.
Does anyone happen to know which Jag unit(s) he flew with, and where he did his F-16 exchange?
(I had the real pleasure of interviewing him in Dubai last week and completely forgot to ask.)
He seems like a really switched on, high calibre chap, and a thoroughly decent and likeable bloke, too.
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During my time he was a Flt Cdr on 41(F) Sqn, 2001-2003. No idea about his Viper tour, perhaps Shaw on the CJ? He remains one of the few who has stayed true to himself, Boyd would be proud. He would make an excellent CAS following the absolute disaster that Hillier was and Wigston is.
During my time he was a Flt Cdr on 41(F) Sqn, 2001-2003. No idea about his Viper tour, perhaps Shaw on the CJ? He remains one of the few who has stayed true to himself, Boyd would be proud. He would make an excellent CAS following the absolute disaster that Hillier was and Wigston is.
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It's heart-warming to hear such praise for the chap, though I'd still like to know if his first Jag unit was 6, 54, or 41!
Your admiration is obviously shared by Ben Wallace.
Your admiration is obviously shared by Ben Wallace.
Military hunt for head of the armed forces breaks ranks
Larisa Brown, Defence Editor
Saturday September 11 2021, 12.01am, The Times
Boris Johnson has requested that the defence secretary put forward lower-ranked candidates than normal for the job as head of the armed forces, The Times has learnt.
Senior government sources said the prime minister wanted a “broader pool” of candidates to select from for General Sir Nick Carter’s replacement, even if it meant them skipping a rank.
It is understood Ben Wallace invited three three-star ranks to apply for the role: Vice-Admiral Sir Ben Key, who led the evacuation effort in Afghanistan; Lieutenant General Sir James Hockenhull, chief of defence intelligence; and Air Marshal Gerry Mayhew.
The last two declined but Key, chief of joint operations, has applied for the chief of the defence staff position and is said to have a “good relationship” …….
Larisa Brown, Defence Editor
Saturday September 11 2021, 12.01am, The Times
Boris Johnson has requested that the defence secretary put forward lower-ranked candidates than normal for the job as head of the armed forces, The Times has learnt.
Senior government sources said the prime minister wanted a “broader pool” of candidates to select from for General Sir Nick Carter’s replacement, even if it meant them skipping a rank.
It is understood Ben Wallace invited three three-star ranks to apply for the role: Vice-Admiral Sir Ben Key, who led the evacuation effort in Afghanistan; Lieutenant General Sir James Hockenhull, chief of defence intelligence; and Air Marshal Gerry Mayhew.
The last two declined but Key, chief of joint operations, has applied for the chief of the defence staff position and is said to have a “good relationship” …….
First Jag tour in early 90s was on 6 Sqn.
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Nice to see another Air Trafficker make good!
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Funny, but a little unfair.
In my albeit limited experience, Mike Wigston seems to be a good-humoured, friendly chap, who is charismatic and inspirational, devoted to his service and his people and with an air power brain the size of a planet.
Now that's not as funny as calling him Wokeston, I'll admit, but if I was serving I'd be pleased as punch that he was at the helm.
In my albeit limited experience, Mike Wigston seems to be a good-humoured, friendly chap, who is charismatic and inspirational, devoted to his service and his people and with an air power brain the size of a planet.
Now that's not as funny as calling him Wokeston, I'll admit, but if I was serving I'd be pleased as punch that he was at the helm.