Roelf BeukesLieutenant-General Roelf Beukes is a retired South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1969 and later served as Chief of the Air Force.Military careerBeukes attended the South African Military Academy from 1966 to 1969. He completed the at the Chilean Air War Academy, Santiago, from 1979 to 1980. He remained in Chile to serve as a pilot instructor.Aircraft FlownDuring his career he flew the following aircraft: HarvardDe Havilland VampireSabreImpalaMirage IIICheetah DAwards and honours Chilean Air Force Merit Medal*