group captain
Britishnoun
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On Hogan’s Heroes, he played the incompetent Crittendon, a Royal Air Force group captain referred to as the colonel.
From Time • Dec. 14, 2016
“The person will not be allowed to march with any other club,” group captain Mike Inemer said in a statement.
From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2016
The news of Mr Duffy's departure was followed by the announcement of the appointment of a new operations director, former RAF group captain Debra Barber.
From BBC • May 18, 2012
He spent much of his early childhood moving around because his father, a group captain and a station commander in the RAF, had postings at various bases in Britain, Germany and Belgium.
From The Guardian • Oct. 17, 2010
Gatty was also made an honorary group captain.
From Time Magazine Archive
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