Slats,
Forget the re-education.
Elderly is neither offensive or rude. If you are elderly you are elderly end of. This PC nonense is ridiculous and anyone who was flying with Imperial Airways/BOAC in those years ARE elderly. I remember that IA stopped flying in 1938 - IIRC in December. I also remember that too because my dad used to take me to Croydon. I am elderly too, with the recognition of a bus pass, Senior RailCard etc., Saves a lot of dosh.
And........I still enjoy a good life.
PPP