Didn't mean to get dragged into anything, it was just meant as a bit of light hearted banter such as:
My point was really who cares whether the pilots are tossers or not....
They are.
I could easily chat away for a few hours with one no problem
I honestly doubt you'd get a word in.
How do you know if there's a Red Arrows pilot in the bar?
Don't worry, he'll tell you.
Perhaps I should have used a
I really didn't know that the feeling was so strong about the Red Arrows and wouldn't wish for anyone to be deprived of something that is apparently enjoyed so much by so many. I should point out that a few of the Reds that I've met and nearly all ex-Reds that I've known have been sterling fellows with a fine line in self-deprecating humour and an all encompassing humility which belies their outstanding talents and achievements; it's just while they were in the team they were to$$ers.