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Old 21st Aug 2019, 06:13
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Bob Viking
 
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ITV Series

I haven’t seen it (and I’m not in it) so can’t and won’t comment on its content.

What strikes me as funny though is that the series that was made in the 1980s attracts much comment on how bad the instruction was (also never seen it so can’t comment). It also led to adverse affects for some of its participants. The new series has already attracted comment for how it is not like the good old days.

So my question is, are some people ever going to be happy with any documentary? Also, when exactly were the good old days? And if people don’t like what’s on show now, didn’t like what was on show 35 years ago when exactly was instruction to their liking?

Would I be right in thinking that, since this is a documentary for the masses and probably to aid recruitment, it is not targeted at long retired RAF members?

Yes I have opened myself up to yet more criticism from the usual suspects. I am beginning to care less and less though.

BV
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