but as they say, some of the biggest choppers in the ATC are ex-mob
Not experienced much of that, however have experienced the 'Oh your RAF service doesn't count for much' attitude from plenty of VR(T) choppers.
Like the idea of a clear differentiation between ex regulars and the rest, mind you rememberance parade is usually a laugh when Fg Off Smegead VR(T) rolls up with a chest full of scrap metal and the rest can only muster a cadet forces thingymajig, the RAFA boys and girls attitude changes immediately
