Final Salute
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The Final Salute is an informal form of saluting done by Aircraft pilots especially in the Air Force. Even though many an Air Force uses a salute which is similar to the Army (i.e. palm facing the person who receives the salute), the Final Salute is generally given in the Navy style (i.e. palm facing downwards), and not in a very formal way.
The final salute is given by the pilot to the ground crew engineering crew who assisted in the maintenance and security check of his aircraft. This crew, who often consists of non commissioned ranks are generally not authorised for any form of salute. The Final Salute is a token of appreciation from the pilot to the ground crew for providing him with assistance for flying, and also for doing a thorough check of his aircraft. It is also an indication that he trusts the workman ship of the ground crew, and is now taking off.
The salute got the name, because when pilot takes off he may get killed in the air. In that case, it is his final compliments to the ground staff.
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