FAA, Sub Lieutenant (A) - is 'A' short for Air

[Mikkel Plannthin]

I have been asked, what 'A' in Sub Lieutenant (A) in Fleet Air Arm stands for. One might guess Air or Aviator, but it could also just be 'A'.

Does anyone know?

TIA

Mikkel

[COL BRUGGY]

Mikkel.

(A) = Air Branch (of the Royal Navy or Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve).

Col.

[Mikkel Plannthin]

Col.
Thank you!

Mikkel

[alclark]

I believe the RN actually use Aviation Branch as the official title.