 Flag of the Air Force Board | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 April 1964 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of the United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Whitehall, Westminster, London |
| Employees | 5,000 Civil Servants |
| Annual budget | £6 billion |
| Minister responsible |
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| Parent committee | Defence Council |
| Child agency | |
The Air Force Board of the Defence Council is responsible for the management of the Royal Air Force.
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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.
