Chris Lombard
Christoffel Benjamin Lombard | |
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| Nickname(s) | Chris |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | File:Ensign of the South African Air Force.svg South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1963–1998 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 85 Advanced Flying Training School |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | Border War |
| Awards | Southern Cross Decoration SD Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Pro Patria Medal Southern Africa Medal General Service Medal (South Africa) Unitas (Unity) Medal Good Service Medal Good Service Medal Good Service Medal |
Maj Gen Chris Lombard SD SM MMM was a South African Air Force officer.
He joined the SAAF in January 1963 and trained at the SAAF Gymnasium. He qualified as a pilot at Central Flying School, Dunnottar and received his wings in December 1963. He attended the South African Military Academy in 1964 to 1966 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in military science from Stellenbosch University. He was a Pilot Instructor at CFS Dunnottar in 1967, Flight Instructor at Air Force Base Langebaanweg in 1968–1969, Pilot at Advanced Flying School in Pietersburg, Flight Commander 3 Squadron in 1976, OC 85 Advanced Flying School, OC AFB Hoedspruit in 1985–1986. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier in January 1990. OC SAAF Training Command from January 1990 to February 1993. He was promoted to the rank of major general on 1 March 1993. Inspector General SADF from March 1993 to April 1994 and IG SANDF from April 1994 to February 1995. Chief of Air Staff from May 1996 to May 1998. Chief of Air Staff in May–September 1998. He retired from the SANDF on 30 September 1998.
Awards and decorations
- Southern Cross Decoration SD Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- Southern Cross Medal SM Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
- Military Merit Medal MMM Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal Pro Patria Medal
- Southern Africa Medal Southern Africa Medal
- General Service Medal (South Africa) General Service Medal (South Africa)
- Unitas (Unity) Medal Unitas (Unity) Medal
- Good Service Medal Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
- Good Service Medal Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
- Good Service Medal Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
| File:SANDF Qualification Pilots Wings 2500 plus hrs badge embossed.png |
| 2500 plus hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings enclosed by two black rectangles |
References
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Maj Gen Bertus Burger |
Chief of Air Staff 1998–1998 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Roelf Beukes |
| Preceded by unknown |
Chief of Air Staff Operations 1995–1998 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Chris Lombard |
| Preceded by Maj Gen Pieter Hanekom |
Inspector General SADF/SANDF 1993–1995 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Bertus Burger |
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