A person holding a rank in the RAF, between that of pilot officer and flight lieutenant, equivalent to an Army lieutenant or Royal Navy sublieutenant.

plural of flying

So as to fly; with light rapid movement.

A fixed-winged seaplane with a hull, capable of landing on water, but (unless also equipped with wheels) not on land.

A shot fired at a moving object, such as a bird on the wing.

A specialized school that teaches future pilots how to fly an aircraft.

Any of various species of the family Ommastrephidae with the ability to glide in air above the water.

A body of soldiers detailed to hover about an enemy.

(archaic, military) A body of cavalry and infantry, kept in motion, to cover its own garrisons and to keep the enemy in continual alarm.

plural of Philippine flying lemur