At a small risk of thread creep, people do join the Services after they fail an M&S interview. Up to 30% of enlisted personnel in the
British Army list that it joining the army was the 'career of last resort'.
Let's face facts. This Flt Lt deliberately wore badges he knew he was not entitled to wear; moreover he forged documents that could have endangered his life and the lives of others. He is a Walter Mitty,
not Lawrence of Arabia or Orde Wingate or David Stirling or Douglas Bader...
For the outing of Walts, have a look at
www.anzmi.net for a laugh.