Allan Perry-Keene
| Allan Perry-Keene | |
|---|---|
| Born |
10 November 1898 Gateshead, England |
| Died |
16 March 1987 Andover, England |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1917–1949 |
| Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
| Commands held |
 Pakistan Air Force |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire Mention in Despatches |
Air Vice Marshal Allan Lancelot Addison Perry-Keene CB, OBE (10 November 1898 – 16 March 1987) was a senior Royal Air Force officer. Between 1947 and 1949, he served as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Pakistan Air Force.
Military career
Perry-Keene was a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.
Later life
In his later years, Perry-Keene wrote an autobiography titled Reflected Glory - An Autobiography. It was privately published in 1978.[1]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title RPAF established |
Commander-in-Chief, Royal Pakistan Air Force 1947 – 1949 |
Succeeded by Richard Atcherley |
References
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