e/Controller Aircraft

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has gloss	eng: Controller Aircraft or Controller of Aircraft (CA) is a senior Royal Air Force appointment which has the responsible for releasing new military aircraft types into service. Although usually held by an RAF officer, several civil servants have held the post in the 20th century. This is certified by a Controller Aircraft Release or CA Release which certifies the airworthiness of the type of aircraft. In incumbent is a member of the Air Force Board. Prior to 1953, the equivalent responsibilities were held by Controller of Supplies (Air). In 1971 the post was moved from the Ministry of Technology to the Ministry of Defence's Procurement Executive.
lexicalization	eng: Controller Aircraft
instance of	c/Royal Air Force appointments