at the point when wings were awarded and guys were sent out to front-line, the RAF/RN output was of a better ability as guys were trained to be captain/ac comd and were not then subject to further selection/courses for this level.
10+ years ago, the 'front line' consisted of NI and the Balkans.
Yep, youre right, your chaps were better.
Not really a challenge being a bus driver back then was it? Not exactly tough captaincy especially when you also had a rearcrewman who, as has been discussed in other threads, does 33% of the job on the cab. TWO grownups to hold his hand.
Hardly a wonder there was no need for further courses. !!!! all required after wings/OCU.
