I grew up in a world where jet RPT=Controlled airspace. Even as I recall F27 freighters to Launie had the tower manned. So I have a view on all of that.
And more....what would you do if a Guardian Angel appeared next to those of us with say 10,000 hrs and offered an envelope containing details of all the times we a)took off without checking the windsock, b) took off without doing the Before T/O checklist, c) took off without properly checking the departure and engine out tracks for weather,d)took off without doing an engine run in icing conditions e) took off without actually physically checking each of the required RW lights, f) took off without a T/O clearance etc etc..........who of us would open the envelope?
Keg or someone like him was right. If this happened, lets find out why and not shoot the crew.