Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: August 30, 1991
- Invested on: March 12, 1992
Rank: Captain
Captain Beckett was the Tactics Officer of 439 Squadron during the Gulf War. He developed and presented a ground training programme for the employment of air-to-ground weapons which directly resulted in all pilots being qualified with minimum time and effort. Because of his expertise and tactical ability, he was chosen to lead and fly the first sweep and escort mission over Iraq and the first air-to-ground mission. His bold and authoritative leadership on the ground and in the air contributed significantly to the continuous success of the squadron on its missions.
