Air Marshal Sir Richard Gordon Wakeford, (20 April 1922 – 13 February 2007) known as Dickie Wakeford was an officer in the Royal Air Force for 36 years, from 1941 to 1977.
Beginning as a pilot of flying boats with Coastal Command, he became a flying instructor, and commanded the Queen's Flight.
After various operational commands, his last post was as Deputy Chief of Defence (Intelligence) at the UK Ministry of Defence.