Distinction Between Ranks and Appointments
Many RAF ranks do not imply the appointment or duties of an officer. For example, a pilot officer may well not be trained to pilot an aircraft and a squadron leader does not necessarily command a squadron.
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Famous quotes containing the words distinction between, distinction, ranks and/or appointments:
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