Air marshal

Air marshal (Air Mshl or AM) is an air-officer rank which originated within the Royal Air Force. The rank is used by the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence, including many Commonwealth nations. The rank is usually equivalent to a vice admiral or a lieutenant general.

For law enforcement officers who travel covertly on commercial airline flights, see Sky marshal and Federal Air Marshal Service. For the form of airport signalling, see Aircraft marshalling.

See also: RAF officer ranks
Air Marshal
Command flag
Shoulder and sleeve insignia
Star plate
Country United Kingdom
Service branch Royal Air Force
AbbreviationAir Mshl / AM
Rankthree-stars
NATO rank codeOF-8
Formation1 August 1919 (1919-08-01)
Next higher rankAir chief marshal
Next lower rankAir vice-marshal
Equivalent ranks

Air marshal is immediately senior to the rank of air vice-marshal and immediately subordinate to the rank of air chief marshal. Officers in the rank of air marshal typically hold very senior appointments such as commander-in-chief of an air force or a large air force formation. Officers in the ranks of air chief marshal and air vice-marshal are also referred to generically as air marshals. Occasionally, air force officers of marshal rank are considered to be air marshals.

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