Why did the USAF, upon its formation, choose an army-style rank instead of independent ranks or ranks like the British Royal Air Force? - Quora
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Nicholas Drummond on X: "The RAF follows the same structure as the other two services. Generally, all three services use three types of insignia: chevron, anchor or propeller, thin ring or pip,
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