many NCO aircrew veterans of the bomber offensive reverted to Aircraftsman to be ordered around by the likes of Corporal storekeepers.
Happened to a late friend of mine who flew 18 sorties in Halifaxes, before crashing, on approach with 3 engines. Not sure if he was actually demoted (Flt Sgt) but at war's end he, along with other NCO aircrew were posted to St Athens awaiting demob.
The Flt Sgt (admin) who delegated them to carry out menial tasks around the Station told them that they weren't 'proper NCO's' in his view!
Shameful!