Ian McFayden
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Air Marshal Sir Ian Macfadyen KCVO, CB, OBE |
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| 27th Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man | |
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In office 25 October 2000 – 1 September 2005 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir Timothy Daunt |
| Succeeded by | Sir Paul Haddacks |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Ian David Macfadyen 19 February 1942 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Macfadyen |
| Alma mater | Marlborough College |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1960–99 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands | British Forces Middle East RAF Leuchars No. 23 Squadron No. 29 Squadron |
| Battles/wars |
Falklands War Gulf War |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air |
Air Marshal Sir Ian David Macfadyen, KCVO, CB, OBE (born 19 February 1942) is a senior Royal Air Force officer, a former Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man (2000–05) and Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle (2009–14).
Born the son of Air Marshal Sir Douglas Macfadyen, Ian Macfadyen was educated at Marlborough College and entered the RAF College Cranwell in 1960.
After service in fighter squadrons, in 1970 he became a flying instructor and a member of the Poachers formation aerobatic team at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.
In 1980 as a wing commander he was appointed Officer Commanding of No. 29 Squadron, with whom he saw operational service in the Falkland Islands, and Officer Commanding of No. 23 Squadron in 1983.
In 1985 as a group captain he was Station Commander at RAF Leuchars in Fife
In 1990 he became Commander of British Forces in the Middle East and from 1991 as an air vice marshal he wasAssistant Chief of the Defence Staff, Operational Requirements (Air Systems) – ACAS OR (Air). Since 1992 Macfadyen has been the President of the Raflet Stamp Club.
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