He was promoted to acting air commodore in July 1952 , becoming Air Officer Commanding ( AOC ) Western Area .
In September , he was appointed Officer Commanding Western Area , Perth , taking up his new post in mid-October .
He was promoted to acting air commodore in July 1952 , becoming Air Officer Commanding ( AOC ) Officer Commanding Western Area   .
In September , he was appointed Officer Commanding Western Area , Perth , taking up his new post in mid-October .