Originally Posted by
esscee
Not sure if this is true today, however a few years ago the highest rank in the Israeli Air Force was a the equivalent of a Brigadier General. They may have a fair few aircraft than UK, but as someone will point out no doubt less than the RAF. Far too many high ranking officers in the Armed Forces overall, more admirals than ships/boats for example. Cut out 50% of high ranks/posts etc and start to save some money that way.
Oh look! Hot from the press:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles...isited-israel/ 
The
proper use of "plethora" is sometimes a useful way of describing excess numbers.....
Jack