There used to be scheme in the '60s and '70s under which a handful of engineering officers were selected for pilot training, if successful they went on to do one full flying tour and then returned to engineering duties, complete with their wings. Although they remained in the engineering branch for the rest of their careers they tended to do rather well on the promotion ladder.
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