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The Air Force Act, 1950

Disobedience of lawful command of captain of aircraft

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950

Section 64 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with disobedience of lawful command of captain of aircraft. Any person subject to this Act who, whatever his rank, commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) while he is in an aircraft disobeys any lawful command given by the captain of the aircraft, whether such captain is subject to this Act or not, as respects all matters relating to the The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Any person subject to this Act who, whatever his rank, commits any of the following offences, that is to say,--

(a) while he is in an aircraft disobeys any lawful command given by the captain of the aircraft, whether such captain is subject to this Act or not, as respects all matters relating to the flying or handling of the aircraft, or affecting the safety thereof; or

(b) being the captain of a glider aircraft towed by another aircraft disobeys any lawful command given by the captain of the towing aircraft, whether the latter is subject to this Act or not, as respects all matters aforesaid;

shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Section 64, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Questions about Section 64

What does Section 64 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 64 of the Air Force Act is headed "Disobedience of lawful command of captain of aircraft". Any person subject to this Act who, whatever his rank, commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) while he is in an aircraft disobeys any lawful command given by the captain of the aircraft, whether such captain is subject to this Act or not, as respects all matters relating to the

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When did Section 64 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 64 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 64, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 18 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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