Leon Lachal
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Air Commodore Leon Victor Lachal, CBE (18 May 1904 – 12 March 1983) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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Preceded by Air Commodore Frank Lukis |
Air Officer Commanding Eastern Area 1946–1947 |
Succeeded by Air Vice Marshal Frank Bladin |
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Leon Victor Lachal | |
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Born | (1904-05-18)18 May 1904 Abbotsford, Victoria |
Died | 12 March 1983(1983-03-12) (aged 78) Melbourne, Victoria |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Royal Australian Air Force |
Years of service | 1926–47 |
Rank | Air Commodore |
Commands held | Eastern Area Command (1945, 1946–47) No. 5 Service Flying Training School (1942) No. 3 Service Flying Training School (1941–42) No. 10 Squadron (1939–40) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
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