Oh dear. I suppose I should have seen that coming really.
I certainly didn't mean to cast aspersions on those who have served in unpleasant conditions at Her Majesty's pleasure, or indeed anyone else who has worked different unpleasant jobs in other industries. No doubt there are countless examples of both. But then this not too brief diversion from the main topic of this thread has been about commercial aviation (which makes money for shareholders) and the stark differences between BA and some low cost carriers.
I think this point provides a good opportunity to retire from the debate and let it drift back to the central theme of BA recruitment.