Jacko,
No need for bad language. Harriers indeed!
Nah, not good enough for them - I'd only do something stupid like crash and kill myself. Wisely chopped from single seat at the role disposal at Valley! - Too many friends, too little ego - usual stuff!
Two seat's my thing, and damned happy to have someone help my capacity, carry my bags, check the oil on turnrounds, buy me drinks in the pub and talk to me on trails.
Indeed I do hope that the public is wising up to the situation, but have always feared that things only happen when you boys get involved (ie no involvement in Algeria, despite rather nasty war....) and 'cause' (?!) public opinion to be swayed. But then 3 years of holding and barely enough flying to maintain currency when on the front line, have made me a tad cynical. Shame really, used to be such a nice chap.