Cryptic crossword clue
Member of service personnel waving a frantic arm 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word AIRCRAFTMAN

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The straight part
We know that "Member of service personnel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case member of service personnel = aircraftman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does AIRCRAFTMAN mean?

AIRCRAFTMAN noun
  1. A member of the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force or the air forces of various other Commonwealth countries.

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