Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air)
| Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air) | |
|---|---|
Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Admiralty Department | |
| Member of | Board of Admiralty |
| Reports to | Vice Chief of the Naval Staff |
| Nominator | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–3 years) |
| Inaugural holder | Rear-Admiral Reginald Portal |
| Formation | 1943-1946 |
The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air) was a senior British Royal Navy appointment. The post holder was part of the Admiralty Naval Staff and member of the Board of Admiralty from 1941 to 1946.