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Wing commander
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Wing Commander
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RAF command order
British RAF OF-4.svg
The arm / shoulder shoulder of the commander of the wing from the Royal Air Force
Service branch Air force
Summary Wg Cdr / WGCDR / W / C
NATO Level Code OF-4
Non-NATO position O-5
Next Team Team Leader
Next lowland party leader
Equal rates
Lieutenant colonel (British Army; Navy)
Commander (RN)
Related topics
History of the Royal Naval Air Service
Comparable military standards
Forces,
air forces
(non-Commonwealth),
space force Navies Air Force
(Commonwealth Program)
Delegated officers
Field marshal or
army general or
general air force Admiral of
ships or
admiral Marshal of the Air Force
Normal though
Colonel general or
army general Admiral or
General Admiral Air chief marshal
Lieutenant general or
general army Vice admiral Air marshal
Major general or
divisional general Background admiral or
Counter Admiral Air vice-marshal
Brigadier or
brigadier general Commodore or
flotilla admiral Air commodore
Captain Colonel Captain Group
Lieutenant colonel Commander Wing commander
Great though
Commander Lieutenant
leader of Commander Squadron
Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant
Lieutenant or
first lieutenant Lieutenant
a short distance though
sub-lieutenant Flying officer
Second Lieutenant or
junior lieutenant Ensign or
pilot officer
Cadet Officer Cadet Officer Flight cadet
Unauthorized officials
Warrant Officer or
senior sergeant Warrant officer or
junior Warrant officer
Sergeant Petty Officer Sergeant
Registered standards
Corporal or
bombardier Corporal pilot or lead pilot
Private or
gun or
army or
expert or
sapper Seaman Aircraftman or
airman noma
pilot
vte
The Commander-in-Chief (Wg Cdr in the RAF, IAF, and PAF, WGCDR RNZAF and RAAF, formerly sometimes W / C in all services) is a senior official empowered by the British Royal Air Force and air forces in many underground countries . they have the influence of British history, which includes many Commonwealth countries but excludes Canada (from the United States) and South Africa. It is sometimes used as a standard English translation in countries with a non-English standard air force structure. Be above the team leader and below the team captain. [1]
It contains the NATO standard of OF-4, and is equivalent to the commander of the Royal and American Navies, as well as lieutenant colonel in the British Army, Royal Marines, United States Army, Air Force and Marine Corps. Equal ranks in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, Women’s Royal Air Force (until 1968) and Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service (until 1980) were senior officers. The equivalent level at the Royal Observer Corps (until 1995) was a spectator commander who had the same standard.
On April 1, 1918, the newly formed RAF received its rank from the British Armed Forces, and captains of the Royal Naval Air Service and colonies of the Royal Flying Corps became colonies of the RAF despite some conflict in their service with other naval officers. previous positions illegally. [2] In response to the suggestion that the RAF should use its position qualifications, it was suggested that the RAF may use Royal Navy officials, with the word “air” inserted before the position of the maritime rank. For example, the position that later became the commander of the unit would be “air commander”. Although the Admiralty opposes this simple modification of their positions, it was agreed that the RAF may place most of its ranks in the ranks of military officers on different terms of previous modifications. It has also been suggested that lieutenant colonels in the RAF may be referred to as reeves or wing leaders. However, the commanding officer of the rank was chosen as the wings were commanded by the RAF colonists and the name of the commander of the unit was applied to the Royal Naval Air Service. The unit commander’s standard has been in continuous use since August 1, 1919.
Usage
In the early years of the RAF, the commander of the unit commanded the flying wing, usually a group of three or four aircraft. In current practice the commander of the unit is likely to control the unit which is a small part of the management of the RAF station. The flying team is usually directed by the wing commander but is sometimes instructed by the leader of the small unit team. In the Air Training Corps, the wing commander is usually the wing officer
Insignia and command flag
The standard insignia is based on the three gold bands of the Royal Navy commanders and consists of three light blue bands on slightly wider black belts. This is worn on both the sleeves of the jacket or on the shoulder of an airplane suit or casual uniform.
The command pennant is two triangular command pennies used in the RAF. Two small red lines distinguish one from the other.
In 1941-1945 the wing leaders of the RAF Fighter Command (wing commander) were also allowed to use their names as aircraft to fly on their aircraft, e.g. Wing Commander John Robert Baldwin’s Hawker Typhoon was inscribed with the code “JB”.
Wing Commander S Dhami becomes first female officer to become Flight Commander
Naan Air Force’s Wing Commander S Dhami has become the first female officer in the country to become an Air Force Commander in the aviation sector.
Dhami took over as the Air Force Commander of the Chetak helicopter unit at Hindon airbase, most recently.
He is the permanent commissioner of a flying branch in the air force and has been working with flying choppers.
Flight Commander is second in command of the unit which means he is number two in the unit after the commanding officer.
I witnessed Wing Commander Abhinandan shooting down Pak’s F-16 aircraft: Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal
Minty Agarwal became the first defense officer to receive the Yudh Seva Medal, which was awarded for recognizing decent high-level service during war, conflict or hostility.
Nigerian Air Force (IAF) Squadron leader Minty Agarwal, the first woman to receive the Yudh Seva award, on Thursday said she saw Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shoot a Pakistani military fighter jet during a dog fight on February 27, a day after the plane crash. of Balakot.
Minty Agarwal became the first defense officer to receive the Yudh Seva Medal, which was awarded for recognizing decent high-level service during war, conflict or hostility.
“Ever since Wing Commander Abhinandan started working in the air, I was the one who gave him a picture of the atmosphere. on the enemy plane at the most convenient time.
Recounting the series of events of the two campaigns, the official said that after a successful Balakot flight, the IAF was expecting retaliation by the enemy, which eventually arrived.
“We carried out a strike at a non-military camp (in Balakot) with great success. We were expecting revenge on the enemy. We were all ready. They retaliated within 24 hours. At first, there were a few (Pakistani) planes.
He also said that Pakistani planes had entered the Indian subcontinent with intent to cause grievous bodily harm as opposed to allegations by neighbors that the act was an act of power and a desire to respond.
“They came with the intention of doing any work but because of the skill of our pilots, controllers and our team, all their work failed,” he added.
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra on Independence Day
Air Force Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force will be awarded the Vir Chakra on Independence Day. Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistani Air Force F-16 aircraft. However, Abhinandan was detained and returned to India three days later.
Air Force Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force will be awarded the Vir Chakra on Independence Day. Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistani Air Force F-16 aircraft. However, Abhinandan was detained and returned to India three days later.
Air Force Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of the Indian Air Force will be awarded the Vir Chakra on Independence Day.
Abhinandan Varthaman became the face of the war between India and Pakistan in February this year.
The IAF failed Pakistan’s revenge, and in the dog fight, Abhinandan Varthaman lowered the Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 aircraft, showing his anger, determination and courage.
The commander of the unit canceled all medical tests and is expected to resume his flight duties soon. Abhinandan Varthaman has been fired from his flight due to injuries he sustained in Pakistan after boarding his MiG-21 Bison fighter jet aircraft while battling Pakistan on February 27, 2019.
WHEN ABHINANDAN DOWNED A PAK F-16
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after a terrorist attack in Pulwama in which 40 CRPF youths were killed on February 14. A Pakistani-based terrorist group, Jaish-e-Mohammed, blamed the attack.
Days after Pulwama’s attack, the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out airstrikes in a terrorist camp controlled by Jaish-e-Mohammed. During the ensuing clash, IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16 aircraft on February 27.
Abhinandan shot an R-73 arrow to pull off a Pakistani F-16 plane before his Mig 21 Bison was hit by an AMRAAM arrow. Progress now closes the fact that Pakistan had used the F-16 in an offensive role.
7 Interesting Facts about Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman
Abhinandan Varthaman is an IAF pilot who has stolen all the hearts of Indians for his bravery. She is a true example of a son of Indian soil who does all he can to work for the mother country. Let us look at some fascinating and encouraging facts about the Wing Commander Abhinandan.
Abhinandan Varthaman is a commander in the Indian Air Force. As we know that India-Pakistan in 2019 was in a state of shock (Balakot air strike) and Abhinandan was detained for about 60 hours in Pakistan after his plane was shot down. And now, he has safely returned to India, his homeland.
Interesting facts about Abhinandan Varthaman
- Abhinandan was born on June 21, 1983. His family is from Thirupanamoor village 19 miles from Kanchipuram. His father Simhakutty Varthaman is a retired Air Marshal and his mother is a doctor.
2. Do you know that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s father, ret. Air marshall S Varthaman was a consultant for the film Kaatru Veliyidai. It is Mani Ratnam film starring Karthi and Aditi.
3. He did his schooling at a young age at Sainik Welfare School in Chennai. He graduated from the National Defense Academy and on June 19, 2004, was assigned to the Indian Air Force. On June 19, 2006, he was promoted to Lieutenant of Aviation and became the leader of Squadron on July 8, 2010. You know before he was assigned to the MiG-21 Bison team, he was a pilot of a Su-30 MKI fighter.
4. Wing Commander Abhinandan is married to retired IAF Squadron Leader Tanvi Marwah and has two children. His brother also serves in the Indian Air Force. Abhinandan loves to read and is an outstanding speaker.
