add to that the general incompetence that often seems to accompany the armed services and it can be quite amusing
I know what you mean. As it happens when I asked my CCF commander what he thought about me going into the RAF he did say: 'well...you're not really arrogant enough for FJ'; and that's coming from a RAF reserve Sq Ldr who's son flew harriers. My home airfield is 'invaded' from time to time, but I will always respect military pilots, the men and women on the ground who support the flying and the awesome hardware they use.