Those words were spoken by CAS Jacko, and the body language, though carefully controlled, said a lot more!I guess the RAAF will gain some FJ pilots, and maybe some lineys, particularly the cracker-stackers.
As for resignations, that happens with no more frequency in NZ than it does in the UK I'm afraid.People with that sort of courage are usually gone before they make Wg/Cdr, let alone air rank!
"Without armament, there is no need for an sir force". Lord Trenchard.