air vice-marshal

[ vahys-mahr-shuhl, vahys- ]

/ ˌvaɪsˈmɑr ʃəl, ˈvaɪs- /

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noun British.

an air force officer of a rank comparable to an army major general.

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Origin of air vice-marshal

First recorded in 1915–20

Words nearby air vice-marshal

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How to use air vice-marshal in a sentence

He reached Air Vice Marshal and was Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff.
The Story Behind This Photo of an RAF Pilot|David Frum|March 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"That's right, Colonel Fraser," the air vice-marshal replied.
Dave Dawson with the R.A.F|R. Sidney Bowen
Air Vice-Marshal Leman put the question with a slight frown.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen
"For the same reason other passengers aboard the train were arrested," the Air Vice-Marshal replied.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen

He inched forward on the edge of his chair, and looked straight at the Air Vice-Marshal.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen

British Dictionary definitions for air vice-marshal

air vice-marshal

noun

a senior Royal Air Force officer of equivalent rank to a rear admiral in the Royal Navy

a Royal Australian Air Force officer of the second highest rank

a Royal New Zealand Air Force officer of the highest rank

Abbreviation: AVM

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