Paul David Manson
| Paul David Manson | |
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Manson in 1987
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| Born |
August 20, 1934 Trail, British Columbia |
| Allegiance |
 Canada
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| Service/branch | Royal Canadian Air Force / Canadian Forces |
| Years of service | 1952–1989 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
441 Tactical Fighter Squadron 1 Canadian Air Group Air Command |
| Awards |
Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces Decoration |
| Other work | Chairman of Lockheed Martin Canada |
General Paul David Manson, OC, CMM, CD (born August 20, 1934) is a retired Canadian Forces officer, fighter pilot and businessman.
He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario in 1956, student # 3528.
Manson joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1952 and graduated from Royal Military College of Canada in 1956. He received his wings in 1957 and, as a junior officer, served as a fighter pilot in Germany and Canada. He served as Commanding Officer of 441 Tactical Fighter Squadron before becoming program manager of the New Fighter Aircraft project (which led to the selection of the CF-18 Hornet) in 1977. He went on to be Commander 1 Canadian Air Group in 1980, Commander, Air Command in 1983 and Assistant Deputy Minister in the Department of National Defence in 1985. His last appointment was as Chief of the Defence Staff in 1986 before retiring in 1989.
Following military service he was the president of Paramax, a Montreal-based aerospace company, eventually retiring from business as chairman of Lockheed Martin Canada. in 1997.
In 1981, he was made a Commander of the Order of Military Merit. In 2002, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for being "an exemplary and inspirational military leader, business executive and volunteer" and for having "served his country with honour and distinction". He was a recipient of the Vimy Award, which recognizes a Canadian who has made a significant and outstanding contribution to the defence and security of our nation and the preservation of our democratic values. In 2009, Manson was added to the wall of honour at the Royal Military College of Canada.
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