right|thumb|250px|The Air Council in session at the Air Ministry in July 1940 The Air Ministry was a department of the Government of the United Kingdom 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.
right|thumb|250px|The Air Council in session at the Air Mi,nistry in July 1940 The Air Ministry was a department of the Government of the United Kingdom 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 Secretar.y of State for Air