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Offline brianz

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What Rank
« on: Friday 13 November 15 17:23 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone tell me what rank the pilot in the photo is please he looks like a Flight Sgt but the bit on the top of the shoulder is confusing me.

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Re: What Rank
« Reply #1 on: Friday 13 November 15 17:40 GMT (UK) »
He is a sergeant. A flight sergeant would have crown immediately above the three stripes.

The "wings" denote he was a pilot.

The shoulder flash is the eagle worn by all RAF ranks in battle dress.

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Re: What Rank
« Reply #2 on: Friday 13 November 15 17:42 GMT (UK) »
If you mean the badge at the top of the sleeve, its the bog standard RAF Eagle which appears on all RAF other rank uniforms.

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« Reply #3 on: Friday 13 November 15 17:45 GMT (UK) »
Thanks to both of you

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