Beagle,
The version I have heard suggest that some of us ex-QFI AEF pilots will provide EFT(to PPL standard) for free..i am sure some career minded officer costed this in to the investment appraisal to do away with the cheapest recruitment system ever...doh!!!(as allegedly the Simpson's say). The total dismemberment of a brilliant organisation that is about to occur is the final cut as far as I am concerned, best wishes to all those that are still holding on to the light bulb!
p.s. kippermate you were optimistic to think the wings of steel could last as long as they have!!
Trainspotter sends, out!