Air vice-marshal
an air force officer of a rank comparable to an army major general.
Historical Examples
“That’s right, Colonel Fraser,” the air vice-marshal replied.
Dave Dawson with the R.A.F R. Sidney Bowen
air vice-marshal Leman put the question with a slight frown.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front R. Sidney Bowen
“For the same reason other passengers aboard the train were arrested,” the air vice-marshal replied.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front R. Sidney Bowen
He inched forward on the edge of his chair, and looked straight at the air vice-marshal.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front R. Sidney Bowen
noun
a senior Royal Air Force officer of equivalent rank to a rear admiral in the Royal Navy
a Royal Australian Air Force officer of the second highest rank
a Royal New Zealand Air Force officer of the highest rank
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