Tich McFarlane

Tich McFarlane
Secretary of the Department of Air
In office
1956–1968
Preceded byTed Hicks
Succeeded byFred Green
Personal details
Born
Archibald Bertram McFarlane

(1916-06-04)4 June 1916
Yarraville, Victoria, Australia
Died19 August 2001(2001-08-19) (aged 85)
Canberra, ACT, Australia
Spouse
Beryl Dunning
(m. 1943; died 1989)
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
OccupationPublic servant
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Air Force
Years of service1937–1948
RankGroup Captain
CommandsNo. 2 Squadron
Battles/wars

Group Captain Archibald Bertram "Tich" McFarlane CBE DFC (4 June 1916 – 19 August 2001) was an Australian public servant and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) officer. He commanded No. 2 Squadron RAAF during part of World War II. He later served as secretary of the Department of Air from 1956 to 1968 and held other senior positions in the Commonwealth Public Service and statutory bodies.