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Old 21st Jun 2004, 21:30
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jayteeto
 
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In my last 3 years in the RAF I often flew a squirrel in support of the reds. One of my last flights in the mob was a back seat in the synchro pair, organised as a thank you. (An AVM gave his seat up for me!!) Anyone who accuses the team of being arrogant and egotistical are talking bo***cks. There were nights when the team were exhausted and wanted to crash out and they were pestered for photos, autographs and 'interesting conversation' with members of the public. They NEVER let people down, even the weirdos. In a 3 year tour, they are always on duty with families and partners often taking second place. Instead of slagging dedicated professionals off, think before you post. They actually make YOU as part of the military, look better......
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