Chivenor Hunters and Yeovilton Sea Vixens always got my attention (and sometimes a rebuke) during lessons at school. But no-one looked twice at any helicopter, apart from an ancient Dragonfly which once made a surprise appearance over the town.
Yes, of course the Reds are still worth the effort. As are the Army's horses and HMS Victory!
But how could anyone advise a keen youngster that if they waited 7 years to get to a frontline jet and another 3 on their first tour, they might be lucky enough to be accepted for RAFAT?