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Air Council
United Kingdom
Agency overview
Formed 1917
Preceding agency
  • Air Committee
Dissolved 1964
Superseding agency
  • Air Force Board
Jurisdiction Government of the United Kingdom
Headquarters Whitehall
London
Parent agency Air Ministry, Ministry of Defence

The Air Council was a very important group in the United Kingdom. It was like the main boss for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAF is the UK's air force. The Air Council made big decisions about how the RAF worked. It was in charge from 1917 until 1964. After that, a new group called the Ministry of Defence took over its duties. The Air Council was also sometimes called the Air Force Council.

What Was the Air Council?

The Air Council was the main governing body for the Royal Air Force. Think of it as the board of directors for the entire air force. Its job was to manage everything from training pilots to buying new planes. It made sure the RAF was ready for anything.

Who Were the Members of the Air Council?

Air Council in session WWII IWM CH 966
The Air Council meeting during World War II at Adastral House, London.

The Air Council had many important people on it. These leaders helped run the Royal Air Force. Their job titles sometimes changed over the years. But they all worked together to guide the RAF and keep it strong.

Here are some of the key roles that were part of the Air Council:

  • President of the Air Council: This person was usually the Secretary of State for Air. They were the top leader of the council.
  • Under-Secretary of State for Air: This role supported the President.
  • Chief of the Air Staff: This was the most senior officer in the RAF. They were in charge of all military operations.
  • Deputy Chief of the Air Staff: This person helped the Chief of the Air Staff.
  • Vice Chief of the Air Staff: Another senior role that assisted the Chief.
  • Air Member for Supply and Organisation: This person was in charge of getting all the supplies the RAF needed. This included planes, fuel, and equipment. They also managed how the RAF was organized.
  • Air Member for Training: This role focused on making sure all RAF personnel received the best training.
  • Air Member for Technical Services: This person looked after the technical side of the RAF. This included things like aircraft maintenance and new technology.

These members worked together to make sure the Royal Air Force was well-managed and ready to protect the country.

See also

  • Army Council
  • Navy Board
  • Air Board (Australia)
  • Air Board (Canada)
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