As a metman I've worked at several bases in the UK and abroad and have always enjoyed the 'challenge' of forecasting for the military. It really is a good job in a good evironment in my opinion. Sometimes though, we make our mistakes, and when I say we I don't mean just the metmen/women (or metpeople!). Aircrew/Groundcrew howlers anyone?? Admittedly our mistakes usually tend to be more obvious to the eye. 1987 storm etc.... .The one thing that can really help your friendly metman/woman though is information. Like you we can only work with what we're given so the next time you fly think about passing some met back to the office at your airfield. Doesn't need to be much - cloud heights, layers, temps etc.. it all helps us to help you!!
CM