Topbunk,
They never mention their forces pension, just moan about bidline!
Just the same as those who buy their house near Heathrow and then moan about the noise.
I did my time on perminant reserve (three years), then when I got a Blind Line five 0540CDG's in a row!
Now it's payback time.
Note... Once you have done a few years of dross (my spelling) then you too will be given a beach lounger with your name on it.
Until then stop moaning...
PS I love the "essential 'airfield familiarisations' " quote