The United Kingdom's aerial warfare force, founded in 1918. Being 'drummed out' of the RAF implies disgrace or dishonorable discharge.
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Ham Radio
Season 4 · Episode 18 · S04E18
“Mr. Nigel Fairservice, drummed out of the Royal Air Force under mysterious circumstances.”
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