Roelf Beukes

Lieutenant-General Roelf Beukes SD SM MMM is a South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1966 and later served as Chief of the Air Force.

Military career
He attended the Military Academy from 1966 to 1968.

He completed the Senior Command and Staff Course at Chilean Air War Academy, Santiago 1979-1980. He remained in Chile to serve as Pilot Instructor.

Aircraft Flown
During his career he flew the following aircraft:
 * Harvard
 * De Havilland Vampire
 * Sabre
 * Impala
 * Mirage III
 * Cheetah D

Awards and Honours

 * Southern Cross Decoration
 * Southern Cross Medal
 * Military Merit Medal
 * Pro Patria Medal
 * Permanent Force Good Service Medal (Gold, Silver and Bronze)
 * Chilean Air Force Merit Medal