I think times have changed to the extent that you can't rely on showing Top Gun on ITV and getting a flood of fodder thro OASC. Those considering a career in aviation are more savvy these days and whilst there will always be a cohort of youngsters intent on flying the latest whizz jet, others are realising that Mil life brings with it more time away, fighting someone else's war for less money than their counterparts.
The MOD needs to become an attractive employer. And it's not at the moment.
Are we likely to see a flood of F/L promoted before their time to fill a gap ?