Flying Officer

Flying Officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Pilot Officer and immediately below Flight Lieutenant.

Related Topics:
Royal Air Force - Commonwealth - Pilot Officer - Flight Lieutenant

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It has a NATO ranking code of OF-1 and is equivalent to a Lieutenant in the British Army or the Royal Marines. However, it is considered superior to the nearest equivalent rank of Sub Lieutenant in the Royal Navy.

Related Topics:
NATO - Lieutenant - British Army - Royal Marines - Sub Lieutenant - Royal Navy

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The rank insignia consists of one narrow blue band on a slightly wider black band. This is worn on both the lower sleeves of the tunic or on the shoulders of the flying suit or the casual uniform.

Related Topics:
Insignia - Flying suit

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