I knew I was one of the lucky ones when I got my wings in 1950 (Prentice/Harvard) and then went on to fly such "fast" types as Various Vampires, Meteors, Venom FB1s and Canberras (also various). I was also a bit jealous when I left of those about to get the new kit (like Jags, Phantoms and Buccaneers) that "policy" prevented "my" generation from getting.*
But it's even more sad/angry-making when I read these posts and see what's happened since ...
You're right, Beagle ! (and I think yours was/is a good generation after mine).
*PS Not to mention TSR2 ... (NOT, I said !!!).
