From 1928-1947, the Minister of Air was, in the

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(and during the

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), the

cabinet member This is a list of the offices of heads of state, heads of government, cabinet, and legislature, of sovereign states. Date of Origin refers to most recent fundamental change in form of government, for example independence, change from absolute ...

in charge of the

French Air Force The French Air and Space Force (AAE) (french: Armée de l'air et de l'espace, ) is the air and space force of the French Armed Forces. It was the first military aviation force in history, formed in 1909 as the , a service arm of the French Army; ...

. The position no longer exists and its functions have been merged with the

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Ministers of Air

Third French Republic (1870–1940)

WWII (1940–1944)

;Vichy ;Free French Forces

Fourth French Republic (1946–1958)

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French Air and Space Force 1928 establishments in France 1947 disestablishments in France

Ministers of Air

Third French Republic (1870–1940)

WWII (1940–1944)

Fourth French Republic (1946–1958)

See also

References