Secretary of State For Air

The Secretary of State for Air was a cabinet level British position. The person holding this position was in charge of the Air Ministry. It was created on 10 January 1919 to manage the Royal Air Force. On 1 April 1964, the Air Ministry was incorporated into the Ministry of Defence and the position of Secretary of State for Air was abolished.

Read more about Secretary Of State For Air:  Chairmen of The Joint War Air Committee, 1916, Presidents of The Air Board, 1916-1917, Presidents of The Air Council, 1917-1919, Secretaries of State For Air, 1919-1964

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