Mackie took a permanent commission as a flight lieutenant at the end of the war, was promoted to squadron leader in 1950.
In ranks above flight lieutenant special factors connected with flying are allowed for by more rapid promotion.
Surely it is not a point of great substance to him whether the billeting is done by a flight lieutenant or by a squadron leader.
I am told that a group captain is paid £8,758 gross, while a flight lieutenant is paid £5,495 gross.
The staff consists of one flight lieutenant, two sergeants, two corporals, three aircraft-men and seven local civilians.
On that occasion the flight lieutenant refused to do anything of the kind which he regarded as more than the aircraft could stand.
For ranks below flight lieutenant basic pay is higher for those engaged in flying duties.
The average times spent in the rank of flight lieutenant for those leaving the rank on promotion or exit during 1988–89 are given in the table.
