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Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton

The Chief of the Air Staff is the 4-star commander and professional head of the Royal Air Force.

Air and Space Commander

Air Marshal Allan Marshall

The Air & Space Commander is based at Air Command as the Royal Air Force’s senior war fighter.

Deputy Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Paul Lloyd

Deputy Chief of the Air Staff is responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of all aspects of RAF capability including people, equipment, infrastructure and training.   

Assistant Chief of the Air Staff

Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall

The Assistant Chief of the Air Staff is the 2-star commander of Air Command’s Central Business Pillar. 

Director People

Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards

Director People leads on making sure our military and civilian workforce is the best it can be, now and in the future, and that all our people have the support they need to thrive.

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Dr Arif Mustafa

Director Digital is responsible for the RAF Digital Portfolio including Digital Capability, UK Operations Support, Services & Applications and Information Stewardship.

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Mr James Freemantle

The Director of Resources is Air Command’s Senior Finance Officer and Air Force Board member.

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Air Vice-Marshal Mark Phelps

The Director of Legal Services is the principal legal adviser to the Chief of the Air Staff and Air Force Board.

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Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Murugesvaran Subramaniam

The Warrant Officer of the Royal Air Force is the most senior Warrant Officer of the RAF.

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Air Marshal Sean Reynolds

Air Officer Northern Ireland is the senior representative of the RAF and the RAF Air Cadets in Northern Ireland.

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Air Commodore Rob Woods

Air Officer Wales is the senior representative of the RAF and the RAF Air Cadets in Wales.

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