Master Aircrew
Master Aircrew (MAcr) is the highest non-commissioned rank held by aircrew in the Royal Air Force. It is equivalent to Warrant Officer in other trades. It has a NATO rank code of OR-9.
People holding this rank are actually referred to by different titles depending on their specialisation: Master Signaller (MSig), Master Engineer (MEng), Master Air Electronics Operator (MAEOp) and Master Air Loadmaster (MALM). This rank is the sole survivor of a system of separate ranks for aircrew which existed between 1 July 1946 and 1950. Other designations, such as Master Pilot and Master Navigator, once existed, but now these specialisations are only held by officers.
The badge of rank is a small version of the Royal Arms (as worn by a warrant officer) with an eagle below, all surrounded by a wreath.
