Just watched the first episode.
I went through a very different system in a vastly different RAF that had a totally different operational environment for those who made it through.
I came away from watching the first episode with a tremendous feeling of pride for both students and staff.
If that was any way typical of today’s RAF then I have a great deal of confidence in its ability to do the job, with warmth, humour, efficiency and skill.
And do the job is so significant. My generation only ever practiced, we never did it for real. The young people featured in this programme know that they are going to have to do what they are training for for real, and most probably sooner rather than later.
I took great delight in their attitude and approach, and my admiration for them knows no bounds.
I would have been proud to call any of them mate.