Ruthven Wade
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Sir Ruthven Wade | |
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| Born | 15 July 1920 |
| Died | 24 September 2001 (aged 81) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Service years | 1938–78 |
| Rank | Air chief marshal |
| Commands | Vice-Chief of the Air Staff (1973–76) No. 1 Group (1968–71) RAF Gaydon (1962–65) No. 39 Squadron (1959–60) |
| Conflicts | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Flying Cross |
Air Chief Marshal Sir Ruthven Lowry "Gerry" Wade, KCB, DFC (15 July 1920 – 24 September 2001) was a senior Royal Air Force officer who served as Vice-Chief of the Air Staff from 1973 to 1976.