Air Vice-Marshal Mike Yardley has assumed the role of Chief of Air Force in a ceremony held at RNZAF Base Auckland on April 30, taking over from AVM Peter Stockwell as head of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
AVM Stockwell congratulated AVM Yardley, stating: “AVM Yardley is an experienced operational commander and strategic leader, so he is very well placed to deal with the exciting challenges ahead for the RNZAF.”
Said the new CAF: “I look forward to guiding the Air Force as it continues to be a modern, innovative and capable force.”
