>>>>I think whence came the US
AAF, thence the USAF, nicht wahr?
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>>>ah-yup
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>>But they didn't take the ranks: Flt Lt, Wing Commander, Squadron leader, Air Commodore
>
>Does the Flt Lt keep the rank when on solid ground?
Even if he's not a pilot/navigator to start with. Equiv to 1st Lt, I think.
In fact, the equiv of Sgt-major is Flight Sergeant (I think), and he may be ground crew.
Forgot, the lowest officer rank, equiv to 2nd Lt, is Flying Officer, and he could be a stores supervisor.
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