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    Allan MacKenzie

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    Allan MacKenzie
    Born(1931-12-15)December 15, 1931
    Kingston, Jamaica
    DiedSeptember 10, 2012(2012-09-10) (aged 80)
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Allegiance Canada
    Service/branchRoyal Canadian Air Force / Canadian Forces
    RankLieutenant-General
    Commands heldAir Command
    AwardsCommander of the Order of Military Merit
    Canadian Forces' Decoration

    Lieutenant-General George Allan MacKenzie CMM, CD (December 15, 1931 – September 10, 2012) was a Canadian air force general who served as Commander, Air Command in Canada from 1978 to 1980.

    Career[edit]

    MacKenzie joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1950 and trained as a pilot.[1] He became Commander of Maritime Air Group before being appointed Commander, Air Command in 1978 and retiring in 1980.[1]

    In retirement he became President and Chief Executive Officer of Gendis Inc.[1] He also served a year as President of Sony of Canada.[2]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c LGen Allan MacKenzie passes away
    2. ^ Lieutenant-General G. Allan MacKenzie C.M.M., O.St.J., C.D. Globe and Mail, September 14, 2012
    Military offices
    Preceded by
    W.K. Carr
    		 Commander, Air Command
    1978 - 1980     		Succeeded by
    K.E. Lewis
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