flight lieutenant

noun

an officer holding a commissioned rank senior to a flying officer and junior to a squadron leader in the RAF and certain other air forces

Nearby words

flight formation, flight indicator, flight instrument, flight leader, flight level, flight lieutenant, flight line, flight management systems, flight nurse, flight of fancy, flight of ideas

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Examples from the Web for flight lieutenant

"You speak for yourself, my festive," retorted the flight-lieutenant.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman
"Can't feel any sensation in it," replied the flight-lieutenant.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman
The girl took the form, counted the words and scribbled something on a piece of paper and offered it to the flight-lieutenant.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman
The flight-lieutenant eyed the gnarled trunk somewhat dubiously.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman

"Pull yourself together, man," said the flight-lieutenant sharply.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman