John Hamilton (RNZAF officer)

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John Hamilton
Allegiance  New Zealand
Service/branch  Royal New Zealand Air Force
Years of service 1971–2006
Rank Air Vice Marshal
Commands held Chief of Air Force (2002–06)
RNZAF Air Command (1998–02)
RNZAF Base Ohakea (1996–98)
No. 3 Squadron RNZAF (1989–90)
Awards Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Member of the Royal Victorian Order

Air Vice Marshal John Henry Staples Hamilton ONZM, MVO is a former senior commander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, serving as Chief of Air Force from 2002 until his retirement in 2006.[1] In June 2006 it was announced that Hamilton would become the Director of New Zealand's Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.[2]

Following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Hamilton became National Controller of the Civil Defence Emergency Response, with Civil Defence as lead agency, supported by New Zealand Police, Fire Service, Defence Force and many other agencies and organisations.[3]

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Military offices
Preceded by
Air Vice Marshal Don Hamilton
Chief of Air Force
2002–2006
Succeeded by
Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott


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