In addition, an assistant defence attaché with the rank of squadron leader was attached to the embassy from 1981 to 1983.
He drove them off and saved the life of his squadron leader.
Last year, a retired squadron leader wrote to me.
The later editions of the pamphlet state the compulsory retiring ages namely, 53 for a squadron leader and 55 for a wing commander.
Take the position of a naval officer compared with a squadron leader.
A squadron leader aged 55 or more who retires with the maximum 34 years' reckonable service currently receives retired pay of£3,108 per annum.
I can illustrate the point graphically by referring to a letter from a retired squadron leader in my constituency.
He will be concerned with promotions to squadron leader and above, and with postings within these ranks.
