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Marshal of the Royal Air Force Graham Eric Stirrup, Baron Stirrup, KG, GCB, AFC, FRAeS, FCMI (born 4 December 1949), informally known as Jock Stirrup, is a former senior Royal Air Force commander who was the Chief of the Defence Staff from 2006 until his retirement in late 2010.
27 de out. de 2010 · Sir Jock Stirrup, who retired as Chief of the Defence Staff in 2010, is awarded a non-political life peerage and joins the House of Lords. He says he will maintain his interest in defence and support the government's strategic defence review.
13 de jun. de 2010 · Sir Jock Stirrup, the chief of the defence staff, will leave his post in the autumn, earlier than planned, amid criticism of his role in Afghanistan. He will be replaced by an Army general, while the permanent under-secretary, Sir Bill Jeffrey, will also go.
Air Chief Marshal Stirrup was educated at Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood and the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, and was commissioned in 1970. After a tour as a Qualified Flying Instructor he served on loan with the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force, operating Strikemasters in the Dhofar War.
14 de jul. de 2010 · His predecessor, Sir Jock Stirrup - who has a RAF background - was criticised for failing to ensure troops were properly equipped for the conflict.
13 de set. de 2010 · Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has praised the UK's Armed Forces for their progress in Afghanistan during his last visit to theatre before he steps down as Chief of the Defence Staff.
22 de set. de 2019 · Jock Stirrup. Lord Stirrup, former chief of the defence staff, talks to Michael Berkeley about his passion for music from Renaissance motets to 21st-century opera. Show more.
