Allan MacKenzie
For other people named Allan MacKenzie, see Allan MacKenzie (disambiguation).
| Allan MacKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 15, 1931 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died |
September 10, 2012 (aged 80) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Allegiance |
 Canada |
| Service/branch | Royal Canadian Air Force / Canadian Forces |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands held | Air Command |
| Awards |
Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces Decoration |
Lieutenant-General George Allan MacKenzie CMM, CD (December 15, 1931 – September 10, 2012) was a Canadian air force general who served as Commander, Air Command in Canada from 1978 to 1980.
Career
MacKenzie joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1950 and trained as a pilot.[1] He became Commander of Maritime Air Group before being appointed Commander, Air Command in 1978 and retiring in 1980.[1]
In retirement he became President and Chief Executive Officer of Gendis Inc.[1] He also served a year as President of Sony of Canada.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 LGen Allan MacKenzie passes away
- ↑ Lieutenant-General G. Allan MacKenzie C.M.M., O.St.J., C.D. Globe and Mail, September 14, 2012
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by W.K. Carr |
Commander, Air Command 1978 - 1980 |
Succeeded by K.E. Lewis |
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