What was Bader's rank when he left the RAF in 1946?
Wing Commander
Group Captain
Squadron Leader
Flight Lieutenant
Answer
Group Captain was Bader's rank when he left the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1946. This rank is equivalent to a colonel in the army or a captain in the navy. Bader had risen through the ranks of the RAF during World War II, despite losing both of his legs in a flying accident in 1931. He became a highly decorated war hero, known for his leadership and determination.
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