Military rank List view Wg Cdr Henry Gordon Francis Larsen Military rank Airforce Date 2nd Ltt. 2nd Lieutenant R.A. Royal Army 08.07.1939 Plt Off. Pilot Officer RAF Royal Air Force 28.09.1940 Fg Off. Flying Officer RAF Royal Air Force 28.09.1941 Flt Lt Flight Lieutenant RAF Royal Air Force 28.09.1942 A S/L Acting Squadron Leader RAF Royal Air Force 00.00.1944 Sqn Ldr Squadron Leader RAF Royal Air Force 27.07.1945 Sqn Ldr Squadron Leader RAF Royal Air Force 02.04.1946 Wg Cdr Wing Commander RAF Royal Air Force 01.01.1953