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Title: Harry Arden
Post by: mickawinn on Friday 12 February 21 10:04 GMT (UK)

I am trying to trace the above who was a Squadron Leader in the RAF in WW". I have found a mention of possibly him, as a 'War Substantive Squadron Leader' can anyone tell me what this means please?

Title: Re: Harry Arden
Post by: MaxD on Friday 12 February 21 10:16 GMT (UK)

That is the full formal title of his rank.  A War Substantive rank was held only for the duration of the war, substantive meaning permanent/confirmed.

MaxD

Title: Re: Harry Arden
Post by: mickawinn on Monday 15 February 21 11:40 GMT (UK)

MaxD Thanks.