Upon arrival at 76 squadron, Croft introduces himself to Bennett (the mess Cpl) as "Second Lieutenant Croft". At this point, the RFC were still technically part of the Army. Tradition and custom dictate that he and other officers refer to his rank as simply 'Lieutenant'. The 'second' would only be mentioned in official communiqués.
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