Career
He joined the South African Air Force in 1936, and served in World World War World War II He was Chief of the Air Force from 1967 to 1975. Military He was educated at Pretoria University and joined the Air Force in 1936 as a student pilot. He served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command in World World War World War II He was shot down in North Africa in 1942 and was taken prisoner.
He served as Aide-de-Camp to the Governor General and the State President (1953 – 1962).
