Mick McLaren

For the Australian footballer, see Mick McLaren (footballer).

Air Marshal Michael John "Mick" 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 on 29 July 2016.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.rhodesianforces.org/RhodesianAirForce.htm#AOC
  2. ↑ "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.
Military offices
Preceded by
Archie Wilson		 Air Officer Commanding the Rhodesian Air Force
1973–1977 		Succeeded by
Frank Mussell


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