Originally Posted by
Foghorn Leghorn
Nope, BV is spot on.
There are 2 aspects to this. The first being that a pilot inherently understands and has a visceral appreciation of the application of Air and Space Power; which, after all, is why the RAF exists.
Secondly, It would be reputationally embarrassing to not have a pilot command the RAF. That would be the view from many civilians that wouldn’t necessarily understand.
would you be brave enough to tell that to Stu Peach's face?
and if you are, can I come and watch?