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Old 1st Aug 2004, 10:21
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BEagle
 
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Well, I agree! Back in the days of blue landrovers, all we were interested in was flying, beer, women and fast cars. Not pensions - that was something which was only of interest to dribbling old gits smelling of wee and whisky! We trusted 'Them' to ensure that we would be on a decent scheme.... Unfortunately, it seems that digi-yoof has to be a bit more worldly wise and savvy about his future prospects.

And that quote has to have come from that large Glaswegian thug who used to drive HM's SH Wessexes? The sort of bloke who you want on your side, not the opposition's! Met him some years back at RAF Mount unPleasant.

When I first made that line up, it was at school in about 1966 about some mate: "If you can't drink it, drive it, smoke it or poke it, he's not interested!" was the original line.

This later became "If you can't drink it, drive it, fly it or f*ck it, it ain't worth it" at Cranwell in 1968. Amazing how things end up!
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