Mick McLaren
Air Marshal Michael John McLaren CLM (18 November 1930 – 29 July 2016) was a senior commander in the Rhodesian Air Force. McLaren was in command of the Rhodesian Air Force from 1973 to 1977.[1] Thereafter he was Deputy Commander of Combined Operations until 1980 when he retired from military service and worked in the oil industry. He died from cancer in Cape Town, South Africa, on 29 July 2016.[2]
References[]
- ^ "The Rhodesian Air Force". www.rhodesianforces.org. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ "Noticas: Air Marshal Mick McLaren". Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association. 1 August 2016.
Regret to be the bearer of the sad news that Air Marshal Mick McLaren passed away suddenly on Friday 29 July at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer, which progressed rapidly towards the end.
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