Originally Posted by
Darkmouse
I can enlighten you! There is no way on earth that FJ pilots recently out of the training system are in their early twenties. Even if they joined at 18, I'd estimate them to be in their mid-twenties at best. And for most, probably early-thirties.
So why would he say it - completely uninformed ? As I wrote, it is ( for me ) a stunningly stupid, witless comment from the most senior officer. I give no credence to the previous comment about being for recruitment.