Roelf Beukes
South African military commander
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Lieutenant-General Roelf Beukes SD SM MMM is a retired South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1969 and later served as Chief of the Air Force.[1]
Roelof Beukes | |
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| Nickname | Roelf |
| Born | |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Air Force |
| Service years | 1969–2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands |
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| Awards |         Chilean Air Force Merit Medal |
Military career
Beukes attended the South African Military Academy from 1966 to 1969.[2] He completed the Senior Command and Staff Course at the Chilean Air War Academy, Santiago, from 1979 to 1980. He remained in Chile to serve as a pilot instructor.
Aircraft Flown
During his career he flew the following aircraft:
Awards and honours
Southern Cross Decoration (SD) 
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM) 
Military Merit Medal (MMM) 
Pro Patria Medal 
General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years)) - Chilean Air Force Merit Medal
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| 2500 plus hrs. Black on Thatch beige, Embossed. National Coat of Arms with large wings enclosed by two black rectangles |
