After it was founded, Chamier became the Air Training Corps' first Commandant, until his retirement in 1944.
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Air Commodore Sir John Adrian Chamier CB, CMG, DSO, OBE (26 December 1883 - 3 May 1974) is known as "The Founding Father of the ATC" for his role in the foundation of the Air Training Corps.
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Following his retirement from regular service with the Royal Air Force, Gossage agreed to be re-employed to assume the role of Commandant Air Cadets after the retirement of Air Commodore John Adrian Chamier.