John Weston (RAF officer)

Summary

Air Vice Marshal Sir John Gerard Willsley Weston, KBE, CB (15 November 1908 – 13 June 1979) was a high-ranking signals officer in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and the post-war years. He later served as the Deputy Head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). There is a Weston Avenue in Leighton Buzzard that used to be housing for personnel at RAF Stanbridge. Since this was a signals establishment during the Second World War, it is believed that it is named after him.

Sir John Weston
Born(1908-11-15)15 November 1908
Died13 June 1979(1979-06-13) (aged 70)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Air Force
Years of service1927–1964
RankAir Vice Marshal
Commands heldNo. 90 (Signals) Group (1954–56)
RAF Halton (1952–53)
No. 1 School of Technical Training RAF (1952–53)
Central Signals Establishment (1946–48)
Battles/warsSecond World War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Companion of the Order of the Bath

References edit

  • Air of Authority – A History of RAF Organisation – Air Vice Marshal Sir John Weston
Military offices
Preceded by Air Officer Commanding No. 90 (Signals) Group
1954–1956
Succeeded by