Wing commander
Military rank
Wing commander is a senior officer rank used by some air forces, with origins from the Royal Air Force. The rank is used by air forces of many countries that have historical British influence.
Wing commander is immediately senior to squadron... Wikipedia
Abbreviation: Wg Cdr / WGCDR / W/C
Equivalent ranks: Lieutenant colonel (Army; Marines); Commander (Navy)
History: Royal Naval Air Service
NATO rank code: OF-4
Next higher rank: Group captain
Next lower rank: Squadron leader
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