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flying officer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person holding a rank in the RAF, between that of pilot officer and flight lieutenant, equivalent to an Army lieutenant or Royal Navy sublieutenant.

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 空軍中尉 /空军中尉 (kōngjūn zhōngwèi) — rank in the RAF
  • Greek: υποσμηναγός (yposminagós) — rank in the RAF