The Blunt Ones
For my money, everyone in a light blue uniform contributes in some way to the delivery of Air Power, like it or not. Agreed, some do it in a very below-average way.
And some of the non-flyers/Regt put themselves in harm's way, of that there is no doubt.
I think 'Bluntie' is a state of mind - wire locked in the 'hate pilots' position; the answer's no, now what's the question; you can't do that, its against the rules; I don't care if your engine blew up, you were late sluting the flag; I never wanted to be a pilot anyway....
I also think that I like calling blunties blunties; its like a little prize you get when your wings are pinned on. I like prizes.
Question is, is bluntie still a derogatory term in 2006, or is it just a name? Like 'Jockey'? Which I hate.