On my ATCO Cadet Course (graduating in 1974) the Course Manager, 'Mike' Hunt (try saying that quickly when you're p1ssed) sat down with each of us individually during our final course at the college (about 9 months before graduation) and discussed where we would like to go. I had already expressed a preference for Area Radar but he asked how I would feel if sent to Farnborough. A friend from my old ATC Squadron was already there and had told me about it so I said yes. He then said I could go to Heathrow if I wanted and I was tempted but I stuck to my guns and spent 34 years at Farnborough.