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I quoted for top-rate rather than enhanced-rate (it is quite clear in the post); it is about £7k difference. I agree, with enhanced rate it narrows further, but never closes the gap between both types of Sqn Ldrs. Also, the PAS Sqn Ldr ends up with about a 30% bigger pension on retirement.
You asked about Flt Lts, but you can't really compare, as Flt Lts don't assimilate past 16/38 or 18/40 so they wouldn't go to 55.
But I'm sure I'm explaining things that you already know...
LJ