| Peter Terry | |
|---|---|
| 18 October 1926 – | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Other work | Governor of Gibraltar |
Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Terry, GCB (b. 18 October 1926) is a retired senior Royal Air Force commander. Terry took up the post of Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 25 March 1977. On 30 April 1979, Terry was appointed Commander-in-Chief of RAF Germany. From 9 April 1981 to 16 July 1984 Terry was Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe at SHAPE. Terry was Governor of Gibraltar from 19 November 1985 to December 1989[1]. During his tenure as Governor, Terry authorised the SAS to pursue IRA members as part of Operation Flavius. On 18 September 1990 the IRA attempted to kill Terry at his Staffordshire home in revenge for his part in Operation Flavius. The attack took place at 9 pm at the Main Road house. The gunman opened fire through a window hitting him at least nine times and injuring his wife, Lady Betty Terry, near the eye. The couple's daughter, Liz, was found suffering from shock. Terry's face had to be rebuilt as the shots shattered his face and two high-velocity bullets lodged a fraction of an inch from his brain.[2] The then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, said that she "was utterly appalled and deeply grieved" by the shooting.[3] In 2006, Terry was installed as a knight grand cross of the Order of the Bath.[4]
References
- ^ Michael Brufal. Governors of Gibraltar (1945 onwards). rockjottings.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ IRA gun attack on ex Governor. westmidlands.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ Remarks condemning IRA attack on Sir Peter Terry ("deeply grieved"). Margaret Thatcher Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ "Queen attends Order of the Bath", bbc.co.uk, 2006-05-17. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir John Stacey |
Commander-in-Chief RAF Germany 1979–1981 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Kennedy |
| Preceded by G Luther |
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe 1981–1984 |
Succeeded by G Kiessling |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir David Williams |
Governor of Gibraltar 1985–1989 |
Succeeded by Sir Derek Reffell |
