having read the papers it seems that the impending global economic disaster has meant that 2 sqns of fast jets, 1 helo outfit and both hercules are to be mothballed. Since this acounts for 82.3% of operational ac, the need for fighter controllers and ATC has been removed. The ops spt branch has been shut down with the exception of 2 air cdrs (obviously) and the rest of the RAF is on detachment. However, in an attempt to stop the flood of aircrew moving to highly paid consultancy roles in the new European Aviation Agency, flying pay has been tripled, pensioned and all backdated to the day you joined.........or did I dream it.....