Green Leader
Squadron Leader Christopher John Taylor Dixon D.C.D. (1943 – 21 October 2011), also known by his callsign of Green Leader, was a Rhodesian military pilot for the Rhodesian Air Force and was born in Shabani, Southern Rhodesia. He was best known for leading the Rhodesian Operation Gatling bombing raid over Zambia, which later became known as the "Green Leader Raid".
Sqn Ldr Chris Dixon | |
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| Birth name | Christopher John Taylor Dixon |
| Nickname(s) | "Green Leader" |
| Born | 1943 Shabani, Southern Rhodesia |
| Died | 21 October 2011 (aged 67–68) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Allegiance | Southern Rhodesia Rhodesia |
| Branch | Rhodesian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1962–1979 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Commands held | No. 5 Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Rhodesian Bush War
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