Sir David Cousins (Aviation)

Before retiring from the Royal Air Force in 1998, David rose to the rank of Air Chief Marshall – second in command of the entire British Air Force. David worked full time as the Chief Executive of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

He was responsible for running this ‘blue chip’ charity which has in excess of £100 million in its reserves and its function is to provide welfare support for all members of the extended ‘RAF family.” During his military career David carried out a number of flying tours, held senior staff appointments in Air Plans, Operational Requirements and Operations and from 1986 through to the end of his service career he held five top air rank appointments in the Ministry of Defence.

David continues to be very active in the charitable world and is a Trustee for a number of charities and other organisations. He is also extremely well-networked in the international aviation community and amongst international politicians and decision-makers. 

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