Originally Posted by
langleybaston
Thanks to all, but I was wondering if the flight might either be regarded as a great honour [and therefore a few wing commanders/ group captains qualified and current on type wanting the job] or a shocking responsibility and thus more junior captain and crew assigned.
I do know of senior [and very senior] officers jostling for prestige flights .... not necessarily the best choice, even as Co. [or especially as Co. in one dreadful tragedy].
In '86 I was the (Flying Officer) F/O and the Captain was the (Wg Cdr) Squadron boss if that helps.