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9th Apr 2018, 08:09

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ORAC

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No.

https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/a...raf/structure/

Senior Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (SAC)

Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman

Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman

9th Apr 2018, 09:14

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What's that, "Leading Aircraft-whatever gender you have declared yourself to be" - bit of a mouthful, especially on parade

9th Apr 2018, 09:41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyGem

No, just wondering...

Simple question.

The female equivalent was ACW, which was pronounced "Aircraftwoman".

I knew an ACW with a surname which sounded the same but was spelt differently to the surname of Paul Anka the singer.

We never on any occasion addressed her as "AC W......" when "....." was her surname.