The Air Ministry was a department of the British Government with the responsibility of managing the affairs of the Royal Air Force, that existed from 1918 to 1964. It was under the political authority of the Secretary of State for Air.
Read more about Air Ministry: Establishment of The Air Ministry, Disestablishment
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