Squadron leader a flying squadron is usually commanded by a wing commander, with each of the two flights under a squadron leader. However, ground-operating squadrons which are sub-divisions of a wing are ordinarily commanded by a squadron leader. This includes squadrons of the RAF Regiment and University Air Squadrons. The rank insignia consists of a thin blue band on a slightly wider black band between two narrow blue bands on slightly wider black bands. This is worn on both the lower sleeves of the tunic or on the shoulders of the flying suit or the casual uniform. Squadron leaders are the lowest
Royal Australian Air Force Band Royal Australian Air Force Band The Royal Australian Air Force Band (Air Force Band) is the Royal Australian Air Force's official musical branch. The current commanding officer is Squadron Leader Mark Pentreath, CSM. The director of music is Flight Lieutenant Daniel Phillips. On 16 March 1916, Number One Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) sailed from Port Melbourne onboard the Liner Orsova, arriving in Egypt in April of that year. The contingent included musically talented airmen who went to war with their instruments. In the Egyptian desert, a concert party and camp orchestra were formed for the Squadron’s entertainment.