Background
Wilkins, Peter Ivan was born on October 29, 1946 in Eshowe, South Africa. Son of William Thomas and Katherine Agnes Mary (McLannahan) Wilkins.
Wilkins, Peter Ivan was born on October 29, 1946 in Eshowe, South Africa. Son of William Thomas and Katherine Agnes Mary (McLannahan) Wilkins.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science, Maritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1963. Student, South African Air Force College, 1983. Student, South African Defense College, 1990.
Joined South African Air Force, 1964, advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1999. Officer commanding 16 Squadron, Cape Town, South Africa, 1980, 22 Squadron, Cape Town, 1981-1983, CLiskei Airwing, Bishno, 1984-1985. Senior staff officer battlefield support Pretoria, South Africa, 1985-1986.
Commanding officer Durban Air Force Base, South Africa, 1987-1991. Defense and air attaché South African National Defense Force, Washington, 1992-1994. Director long term planning Pretoria, 1995-1998.
Searchmaster Joint Task Force W., Cape Town, since 1999.
Member Metro, Cape Town, 1980-1983. Member Keep Durban Beautiful Organization, 1987-1991. Member South African Air Force Association (member executive committee 1987-1991).
Married Valerie Susan Mary Heath, January 24, 1970. Children: Bryan, Roan.