Seeing the "Reds" was one of the reasons I wanted to fly, I had the pleasure at Easter of watching with my 15 year old son from the tower when they returned to Cyprus to complete pre-season trainning.
Having met quite a few of the pilots over the years I think you will find there are less "egos" to deal with than some who never quite made the grade.
What the hell is wrong with this country, having something to take pride in seems to piss some people off.
I say "hands of the Reds Tony B"
Tony R