Wing Commander

Wing Commander may refer to:

  • Wing commander (rank), a military rank
  • Wing Commander (franchise), the Origin Systems computer game series and related franchise.
    • Wing Commander (video game), the first title in the Wing Commander computer game series.
    • Wing Commander (novel series), a collection of books set in the game universe.
    • Wing Commander (film), a 1999 film based on the computer game.
    • Wing Commander Academy - an American animated television series based on the computer game.
  • Wing Commander (horse), a six-time World Grand Champion show horse.

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