Kengineer,
I barely recognise the RAF I joined 8 years ago, how some of the long timers must feel is beyond comprehension... 
Nicely put fella.
'kinell, I joined the RAF in 1965 - at least I became a member of the Royal Air Force, not the Royal Air Farce.
Confuscious he say:
"he who laughs last only just seen joke"
JP