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Old 21st May 2021, 18:47
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charliegolf
 
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Originally Posted by ShyTorque
Not sure what you mean about that. I served along ex Cranwell grads who had served their apprenticeship studying Marine biology, American history and literature and Law.

I was never interested in such subjects, or going to university so I served mine working for two years as a builder’s labourer and then studying a non degree Mechanical Eng course, which included four months of practical work. Having worked alongside some of the lowest of the low, I felt well placed in joining the RAF as aircrew .
Indistinguishable from the lowest of the low I'd say, Shy.

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