Lieutenant colonel.
Wing Commander
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Wing Commander, that is."
"I've never seen such a Wing Commander in all my life."
Etymology & History
Royal Air Force rank equivalent to naval Commander or army Lieutenant Colonel. From 'wing' (RAF unit) + 'commander'. Established with RAF rank structure in 1919. Group Captain Biggles was fictional wing commander. The rank system shows RAF's distinct identity from army.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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