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Ministry of Supply
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Date: | 1939-1959 |
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History: | Established in 1939 with responsibility for the Royal Ordnance Factories and for supply of munitions, clothing etc to the War Office and Air Ministry. In October 1959 the civil aviation functions of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation were transferred to the Ministry of Supply, which was simultaneously disbanded and reconstituted as the Ministry of Aviation; at the same time supply functions, with the exception of those relating to aircraft, guided missiles, radar and electronic equipment, were returned to the Air Ministry and War Office. |
Functions, occupations and activities: | Government (central) |
References: | IC; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/C277540 |
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