air commodore

noun

, British.

1. an air force officer of a rank comparable to an army brigadier general.

air commodore

noun

1. a senior officer of the Royal Air Force and certain other air forces, of equivalent rank to brigadier in the Army

Word History and Origins

Origin of air commodore¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The helicopter crashed near Chukuba village in the Shiroro local government area of the state, air force spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said.

From Reuters

The two pilots aboard survived after successfully ejecting from the aircraft, and no lives were lost or properties damaged around the crash site, air force spokesman air commodore Edward Gabkwe said in a statement.

From Reuters

Air Commodore John Lyle, commander of the RAF’s Air Mobility Force, told Reuters the mission during the Red Flag drills would simulate bringing the air forces into “an area where there has been an invasion by a hostile country.”

From Reuters

Air Commodore Shaun Sexton said it was a great result to be able to find the survivors on both boats.

From Seattle Times

Air Commodore John Lyle told the BBC that the military remains in discussion about further support for the NHS in other parts of the country.

From Seattle Times