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noun
Alternative letter-case form of wing commander (found when the term is used as a title).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
A person holding a rank in the RAF between that of squadron leader and group captain, equivalent to an army lieutenant colonel
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
(RAF rank) one who is next below a group captain
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: commanding officer, commandant, commander
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