Gerald Gibbs (RAF officer)
| Gerald Gibbs | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 September 1896 South Norwood, England |
| Died | 13 October 1992 (aged 96) Kingston upon Thames, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army (1914–18) Royal Air Force (1918–54) |
| Years of service | 1914–1954 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands held |
Commander in Chief, Indian Air Force (1951–54) RAF Kenya (1935–36) No. 47 Squadron (1934–35) |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire Military Cross & Two Bars Mentioned in Despatches (2) Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) Croix de guerre (France) |
Air Marshal Sir Gerald Ernest Gibbs KBE, CIE, MC & Two Bars (3 September 1896 – 13 October 1992) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force in the first half of the 20th century and the last RAF commander-in-chief of the Indian Air Force.
He was educated at Kingston Grammar School, Surrey. During World War I he scored 10 victories (all in the S.E.5 biplane), becoming a double ace.
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