Some 20 Years ago,at Brussels Airport,I had the privilige of meeting someone who had been an ATC Cadet with me in the early 1960's. He had minimal "academic" qualifications; but by sheer perseverence had obtained a flying licence.
PS If anyone is interested we had both been on 1107 (Leyton) Sqn ATC.
PPS 1107 Sqn RAF was a Marine Craft Unit.
Perhaps this is something we should resurrect as something that could provde a useful ASR backup as well as a Military involvement in the local area.