flight lieutenant

English

Noun

flight lieutenant (plural flight lieutenants)

1. A rank in the RAF, between that of flying officer and squadron leader, of a person in charge of a flight of aircraft, equivalent to a Royal Navy lieutenant or an Army captain

Synonyms

• F/L (abbreviation)

Coordinate terms

• flying officer
• pilot officer

Derived terms

• F/L (abbreviation)

Translations

rank in the RAF

• Greek: σμηναγός (el) (sminagós)
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• Italian: caposquadriglia m