Alastair Smith | |
|---|---|
 Smith in 2010 | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990–present |
| Rank | Air Vice-Marshal |
| Commands | Joint Aviation Command |
Air Vice-Marshal Alastair Peter Thomas Smith is a senior Royal Air Force officer. He serves as commander, Joint Aviation Command.
Smith was commissioned into the RAF on 20 April 1990. [1] After serving as commanding officer of RAF Shawbury, [2] he became Assistant Chief of Staff (Military Strategy and Defence Engagement) in August 2020 [3] and commander, Joint Helicopter Command in March 2023, which became Joint Aviation Command in May 2024. [4] [5]
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