As an AEF pilot for the last 16 yrs, I have nothing but admiration for the dedicated RAF(VRT) officers and their civilian instructors who take the time and effort to support and run the ATC system.
In any organisation you will get the odd balls but most of the staff I have met have been very good (and some eccentric - eh padre!!). The cadets we fly at summer camps are enthusiastic and very keen not only to fly but also to take part in the night exercises and other activities set up by the staff.
I usually ask the cadets, while flying, what has been the best part of the camp so far? At first, I expected them to say it was the AEF trip but while some said this others were keen on the ground activities. One girl last week perhaps summed up the ethos of the ATC when she said the best part was making new friends
Keep up the good work.
HF