Originally Posted by
Bill Macgillivray
I seem to remember (a long time ago!), that once your "Wings" were awarded they remained provisional, until you had completed six months satisfactory operational service. Open to correction!
Bill
Not sure on the other services but this is the rule for the Army. RN slightly different as they award Wings at the end of OCU(?)
Removal of the Army Flying Badge (Wings).
Provisional Wings are awarded on completion of FT and will remain provisional until successful completion of an initial CTT. On completion of CTT personnel will be awarded AAC Pilot status, with Wings awarded permanently. Personnel who fail to complete a CTT on an AAC current platform will have their Wings removed and will not be authorised to wear them on Service uniform until CTT (as stated above) has been achieved. If at any time the holder is removed permanently from flying or flying related duty for breaches of flying discipline or for lack of technical ability, reporting officers are to make specific recommendations within the AIS in order to action premature termination.