Originally Posted by
Rossian
...as a very old former AEO may I add that the most senior were Alan Hicks and Mike Butler both whom were Air Commodores. Both were squadron commanders in the maritime force, (42 and 120 respectively).
I believe Derek Hands (IIRC) ex-stn cdr at St Mawgan possibly reached 2* rank before being compromised in the toilets at Shepherd's Bush and reported in the currant bun.
Then Brian MacLaren went from Sgt AEOp to Air Cdre.