i dont know about 1500 over 6 years. that works out to be 250 a year!
a mate of mine got in and was shown the figures of what they will be recruiting for the next 3 years. it was 100 or 150 per year for 3 years (i cant remember the exact number).
but he could be wrong. therefore so could i. i personally hope you are right strobe, that would very good news for all
happy flying folks
LemeL