wiggy
There was a study undertaken by BA some years back and it did reveal some interesting data regarding links between retirement age and death amongst flight crew. I can't remember the exact figures but along the lines of those that retired at 55 lived to an average of 72 wheras those that retired at 60 enjoyed only 5 years in retirement. I do remember that there was a seven year longer life expectancy for those that stopped flying earlier so mostie may well have been confusing the info from that. Whether of course this study could be applied outside of aviation remains to be seen but food for thought for all of us eh?
Sad thing is, i'll probably only be able to afford 5 years in retirement anyway. ho hum!