BEagle, I totally agree with you. IMHO the RAF would be better equipped if all pilots were trained in all of the basics of military aviation such as formation and aerobatics. It is never known when those skills will be called upon even if initially assigned to a "large aircraft" or rotary.
BV, there are many retired aviators with a wealth of experience and every just now and then may be able to be helpful to solve today's problems. Sometimes the answer seems obvious when viewing from the outside. I do not believe that many post on this site maliciously. And yes you were being facetious.