Marshal of the Royal Air Force

Marshal of the Royal Air Force is the highest rank in the Royal Air Force. In peacetime it was held only by the Chief of the Defence Staff on active duty, and by retired chiefs of staff of the RAF, who were promoted to it immediately before retirement. Promotions to the rank have ceased since the defence cuts of the 1990s. While surviving Marshals of the RAF retain the rank for life, the highest rank to which officers on active service are promoted is now Air Chief Marshal.

Related Topics:
Royal Air Force - Chief of the Defence Staff - 1990s - Air Chief Marshal

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It has a NATO ranking code of OF-10, equivalent to an Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy or a Field Marshal in the British Army.

Related Topics:
NATO - Admiral of the Fleet - Royal Navy - Field Marshal - British Army

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The rank insignia consists of four narrow light blue bands (each on a slightly wider black band) over a light blue band on a broad black band. This is worn on the both the lower sleeves of the tunic or on the shoulders of the flying suit or the casual uniform.

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The command flag of a Marshal of the Royal Air Force has a broad red horizontal band in the centre with a thinner red band on each side of it.

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The rank insignia and flag exists in other air forces for equivalent ranks, though the title differs slightly.

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