Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy
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Marshal of the Royal Air Force Samuel Charles Elworthy, Baron Elworthy KG GCB CBE DSO LVO DFC AFC (born 23 March 1911, died 4 April 1993) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
Elworthy was Chief of the Air Staff from 1 September 1963 to 31 March 1967 and then Chief of the Defence Staff until his retirement in 1971. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Greater London 1973 –1978.
Elworthy had the distinction of being in the Guinness Book of Records for the most post-nominal letters non-royal during his life-time. He was second overall to 1st Earl Roberts who held 8 post-nominal compared to his 7.
His son is Air Commodore the Hon Sir Timothy Elworthy KCVO. Director of Royal Travel for The Queen.
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