[…]do you have an examples of senior non-aviator RAF Officers having to ask simple air-based questions?
Many years ago, a very pleasant senior non-aircrew type came to discuss his report and to ask about retention etc. One topic which cropped up was the (can't remember what it was called as I avoided it) month long course at Henlow which JOs who couldn't out run the Boss were often collared for. I suggested that it would be less disruptive if the course could be between tours as it would have less impact on currency.
"What's currency", he asked. He was genuinely thankful for the explanation as he had no knowledge of 28 day currency requirements.