Flashy, like the air force? (7)

I believe the answer is:

raffish

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(Other definitions for raffish that I've seen before include "Rakish" , "Disreputable but attractive" , "like British airmen?" , "Dissolute" , "Carelessly dressed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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