Wing commander (rank) Wing commander (rank) Wing commander (Wg Cdr in the RAF, the IAF, and the PAF, WGCDR in the RNZAF and RAAF, formerly sometimes W/C in all services) is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence, including many Commonwealth countries but not including Canada (since Unification) and South Africa. It is sometimes used as the English translation of an equivalent rank in countries which have a non-English air force-specific rank structure. It ranks immediately above squadron leader and immediately below group captain. It has a NATO ranking
Central Band of the Royal Air Force to the sterling accomplishments of Central Band musicians. As serving members of the Royal Air Force, Music Services musicians also undertake key operational support roles. Most recently Royal Air Force Musicians have deployed on Operation TELIC, Operation HERRICK, and Operation KIPION, and have also completed medical support roles in the Falkland Islands. From the concert stage to operational theatres around the globe, Central Band musicians display, in their conduct and performance, the excellence for which the Royal Air Force has become renowned during its illustrious history. All band members are fully trained military personnel. The Director of Music is Squadron