Ricon, Some heart felt points made - it will be a pity that yet another member of the Corps has been left feeling that the only viable option is to pull the 'black and yellow' and depart to civvie street to be appreciated.
With reference to the visit of Comd JHC to one of the Regiments, I would be perturbed if he left with an impression that manning and flying pay/FRI issues were not causing concern at the 'coal face'. I have been reliably informed that post the recent accident a 'no holds barred' open forum was held at which manning/leave (ability to take or not)/financial issues were just some of those raised as contributory points to generally feeling of malaise.
I live in hope that things will improve.
pax