Minigun,
I didn't suggest that you asked for my permission, and stop trying to hide behind an intellectual argument that you seem to struggle with. Freedom of speech is a right that comes with responsibilities and if you can't be prepared to defend your position with anything more than an abstract teddy throwing exercise, best stay quiet.
For the record, I hope your attempts at hiding behind the RAF Regiment are better than they are hiding behind a Frenchman. Voltaire never said or wrote what you suggest - rather, Evelyn Hall was summarising the essence of his ethos and over time numpties have perpetuated the myth, trying to make themselves look clever.
Finally, you refer to second hand experience and information. Having served on 2 flying sqns, I wonder how many Regt sqns you've served on?