Air Force Board
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Governing body of the Royal Air Force
| Flag of the Air Force Board | |
| Committee overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1964 |
| Preceding Committee | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of the United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Whitehall, Westminster, London |
| Minister responsible |
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| Parent Committee | Defence Council |
The Air Force Board of the Defence Council is responsible for the management of the Royal Air Force.
Prior to the creation of the current UK Ministry of Defence in 1964, the administration of the RAF and its personnel was undertaken by the Air Force Council, part of the Air Ministry. In 1964, the Defence Council took over this role, but the day-to-day management of the three services was delegated to the three single service boards, of which the Air Force Board is one.
Membership of the Board
[edit ]The composition is as follows:[1]
- Civilian
- Secretary of State for Defence
- Minister of State for the Armed Forces
- Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology
- Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans
- Director of Resources
- Second Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Secretary of the Air Force Board)
- Royal Air Force
- Royal Navy
See also
[edit ]Notes and references
[edit ]- ^ "RAF Command and Organisation". Armed Forces. 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
