"squadron leader" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: squadron leaders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} squadron leader (plural squadron leaders)
  1. A rank in the RAF, between that of flight lieutenant and wing commander, equivalent to an army major Categories (topical): Military ranks, People Synonyms: Sqn Ldr Translations (rank in the RAF): 空軍少校 (Chinese Mandarin), 空军少校 (kōngjūn shàoxiào) (Chinese Mandarin), επισμηναγός (episminagós) (Greek)

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