Ian Macfadyen Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Air Marshal Sir
Ian Macfadyen
Order:27th
Office:Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
Term Start:25 October 2000
Term End:1 February 2005
Predecessor:Sir Timothy Daunt
Successor:Sir Paul Haddacks
Birth Date:19 February 1942
Birthname:Ian David Macfadyen
Nationality:British
Spouse:Sally Macfadyen
Children:Simon Macfadyen, Kate Comaish
Alma Mater:Marlborough College
Occupation:Retired
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:Royal Air Force
Serviceyears:1960–99
Rank:Air Marshal
Commands:British Forces Middle East
RAF Leuchars
No. 23 Squadron
No. 29 Squadron
Battles:Falklands War
Gulf War
Mawards:Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air
Relatives: (all grandchildren)
Ian Macfadyen
(2000-2005)
Dipstyle:His Excellency
Offstyle:Your Excellency

Sir Ian David Macfadyen, (born 19 February 1942) is a senior Royal Air Force officer, a former Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man (2000–05) and Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle (2009–14).

RAF career

Born the son of Air Marshal Sir Douglas Macfadyen, Ian Macfadyen was educated at Marlborough College and entered the RAF College Cranwell in 1960. Like his father, he graduated with the Sword of Honour.[1]

After service on 19 Squadron in the UK and RAF Germany flying the Lightning, in 1970 he became a flying instructor and a member of the Poachers formation aerobatic team[2] at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.

In 1980 as a wing commander he was appointed Officer Commanding of No. 29 Squadron flying F4 Phantom aircraft at RAF Coningsby with whom he saw operational service in the Falkland Islands,[2] and Officer Commanding of No. 23 Squadron in 1983.[1]

In 1985 as a group captain he was Station Commander at RAF Leuchars in FifeHe was at the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1988.In late 1990 he became the Chief of Staff, Headquarters British Forces Middle East and later became the Commander of British Forces. From 1991 as an Air Vice-Marshal he was[1] Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff, Operational Requirements (Air Systems) – ACAS OR (Air).

In 1994 he was promoted to Air Marshal and became Director General of the Saudi Arabia Armed Forces Project in Riyadh.[1]

He retired from the RAF in February 1999.[1]

Later life

In October 2000 Macfadyen was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man.[2]

From 2006 to 2008 he was the National President of the Royal British Legion[3] and later the Honorary Inspector General of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

In October 2009 Macfadyen became Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle in succession to Vice Admiral Ian Jenkins.[4] Before retirement from this post in July 2014, Macfadyen was knighted by the Queen as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in a private ceremony in Windsor Castle.

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Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=neKm1X6YPY0C&dq=Sir+Douglas+Macfadyen&pg=PA1053 The International Who's Who 2004 By Europa Publications, p. 1053
  2. http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/profiles.php?SigID=708 Air Marshal Ian Macfadyen
  3. http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=newsdetail&asset_id=515984 "Legion appoints new President"
  4. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/court_and_social/article6523376.ece Court Circular