What does the cryptic crossword clue "Senior citizen flaying member of fighting force (5)" mean?

The definition is "Senior citizen". The wordplay uses a deletion. OLDIE (deletion) + (deletion) = OLDIE; definition: "Senior citizen" The answer is OLDIE.

Senior citizen flaying member of fighting force (5)

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