Coff, he joined the FAA when it was the "Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Air Force", before the Admiralty wrestled it back under their control and put members of the FAA back into the proper coloured uniform.
When wearing Battle Dress, the rank is worn on the shoulders rather than the sleeve, therefore the Wings are worn on the chest as there is no rank for the Wings to sit above on the sleeve.
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