Originally Posted by
phil9560
I had some fantastic experiences as an ATC cadet.But the majority of these were on RAF stations at summer camp and were despite the majority of the VR staff not because of.This was in the '80s and wasn't typical of most ATC squadrons at the time.A staff member of your pedigree would have been great addition to our Squadron.I'm sure you'll be welcomed with open arms
I got the definite impression that a few of the officers in my wing only took a commision in order to have an excuse to buy a No 5 and attend 'functions' in the mess at our parent station.
When I took over as OC of a squadron which was about to be disbanded and rescued it, I couldn't have done so without the support I got from an ex RAF JNCO who was already there serving as a CI.