Minister of Air (France)

From 1928-1947, the Minister of Air was, in the Government of France (and during the Vichy Regime), the cabinet member in charge of the French Air Force. The position no longer exists and its functions have been merged with the Minister of Defense.

Ministers of Air

• Laurent Eynac 14 September 1928 - 13 December 1930
• Paul Painlevé 13 December 1930 - 27 January 1931
• Jacques-Louis Dumesnil 27 January 1931 - 20 February 1932
• Paul Painlevé 3 June 1932 - 29 January 1933
• Pierre Cot 31 January 1933 - 9 February 1934
• Victor Denain 9 February 1934 - 24 January 1936
• Marcel Déat 24 January 1936 - 4 June 1936
• Pierre Cot 4 June 1936 - 18 January 1938
• Guy La Chambre 18 January 1938 - 21 March 1940
• Laurent Eynac 21 March 1940 - 16 June 1940
• Bertrand Pujo 16 June 1940 - 12 July 1940
• Bertrand Pujo 12 July 1940 - 6 September 1940
• Jean Bergeret 6 September 1940 - 18 April 1942
• Jean-François Jannekeyn 18 April 1942 - 20 August 1944
• Martial Valin (Commissaire) 24 September 1941 - 7 June 1943
• André Le Troquer (Commissaire) 9 November 1943 - 4 April 1944
• Fernand Grenier (Commissaire) 4 April 1944 - 10 September 1944
• Charles Tillon 10 September 1944 - 21 November 1945
• André Maroselli 22 January 1947 - 22 October 1947

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