The first commander of Britain's new space force has been revealed as a fighter pilot who has served in the RAF for 30 years. Air Commodore Paul Godfrey, 48, will carry the new rank of Air Vice Marshal when he takes the helm at Space Command. The father, who was made an OBE in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours, joked he is watching Steve Carell's Space Force on Netflix to prepare for the role. He wrote on Twitter: 'Thanks to everyone for the very kind comments. Clearly an enormous administrative mix up again, but I'd rather be lucky than good! 'Really looking forward to the job and working with some amazing people. Currently binge-watching Space Force on Netflix for ideas...'