Ranksof squadron boses in the RAF
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I assume you are talking about flying squadrons (we do have many others!)
There are some sqns (rotary/trg etc) where the OC is a sqn ldr. Sometimes a flt lt may stand in for a lengthy period of time.
Most sqns have a wg cdr OC. Sometimes the OC is promoted gp capt while still in post and holds that rank until starting the next tour.
So in answer to your question flt lt to gp capt.
There are some sqns (rotary/trg etc) where the OC is a sqn ldr. Sometimes a flt lt may stand in for a lengthy period of time.
Most sqns have a wg cdr OC. Sometimes the OC is promoted gp capt while still in post and holds that rank until starting the next tour.
So in answer to your question flt lt to gp capt.
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I've got a feeling that cornwallis isn't referring solely to most senior or junior rank commanding a squadron, but rather the least and most senior in terms of time in, age etc.
I could be wrong, and please feel free to correct me if that's the case.
Cornwallis, over to you to clarify.
I could be wrong, and please feel free to correct me if that's the case.
Cornwallis, over to you to clarify.
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An Allo Allo response to an Allo Allo question!
Erm, apple orgies are in udder. I same to have pisted without engaging the broon.
It was indood made clear by the pooster. I quoot:
"Ranksof squadron boses in the RAF"
I did not leak in the root place. I.E. the teatle.
Stupid twot.
(SIQ).
Sorry all!
It was indood made clear by the pooster. I quoot:
"Ranksof squadron boses in the RAF"
I did not leak in the root place. I.E. the teatle.
Stupid twot.
(SIQ).
Sorry all!
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Now that is an interesting subject.
Is there a glass ceiling on sqn command at age 40?
All sqn commands are approved by the CAS and there certainly was one previousCAS who made no secret of this maxim.
Is there a glass ceiling on sqn command at age 40?
All sqn commands are approved by the CAS and there certainly was one previousCAS who made no secret of this maxim.
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Bow to your knowledge.
I appreciate the argument 'why waste a sqn command on someone who doesnt have the potential to go much higher' ie. performing AND with youth on their side but this must mean that we dont always put the best man or woman into the job?
So what is the oldest age that we know of for someone who got a STC sqn?
I appreciate the argument 'why waste a sqn command on someone who doesnt have the potential to go much higher' ie. performing AND with youth on their side but this must mean that we dont always put the best man or woman into the job?
So what is the oldest age that we know of for someone who got a STC sqn?
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Beagle has a good point there but sadly with all the recent cuts he has few men left to lead. The real question should be why is a Group not run by a Gp Capt a Wing by a Wg Cdr and a Squadron by a Sqn Ldr etc.
If the officer corps did this instead of creating jobs for the boys whilst sacking the real workers at the coalface, the RAF may have a little more money to buy equipment and spares. The Officer to airmen ratio may also become more balanced and paid gardening leave for Star ranks could be abolished.
If the officer corps did this instead of creating jobs for the boys whilst sacking the real workers at the coalface, the RAF may have a little more money to buy equipment and spares. The Officer to airmen ratio may also become more balanced and paid gardening leave for Star ranks could be abolished.
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HOODED,
Come off it man, you cannot possibly reduce the Senior Officer/Airship Brigade - absolute No No.
After all, who would there be to invite to all of those RIAT parties at Fairford each year??
Kind regards to all
TSM
Come off it man, you cannot possibly reduce the Senior Officer/Airship Brigade - absolute No No.
After all, who would there be to invite to all of those RIAT parties at Fairford each year??
Kind regards to all
TSM
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His replacement also seemed old. He had already been a sqn CO as a sqn ldr and seemed a little out of place in a new role. He eventually left on promotion and was posted to 18 Gp in yet another role change. He was short toured and got Scampton. Last I heard he retired as a 3* AOC 18 Gp, COMAIREASTLANT, COMAIRCHAN etc. As Brucey would say, " didn't he do . . . "
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Come off it man, you cannot possibly reduce the Senior Officer/Airship Brigade - absolute No No.
After all, who would there be to invite to all of those RIAT parties at Fairford each year??
After all, who would there be to invite to all of those RIAT parties at Fairford each year??
