I used to be proud...very proud, but lately have been feeling increasingly let down by the most senior leadership who, in their bickering fight with the Navy (including trying to cut Harrier numbers so there aren't enough seats for the Navy to transition to JCA) have let it be known exactly what they think of all of the rest of us non-FJ pilot types who, in CAS' opinion are not worthy of senior (3* and above) appointments as we don't possess
"
...the very intellectual and mental capacity attributes that help distinguish a FJ pilot.....".
Of course, when raised elsewhere (a bit like our PM at present...) no apology or retraction has been forthcoming!! I can only quote from Tory MEP Daniel Hannon's recent rant against the PM in re-addressing the point to CAS/ACAS:
"You know, and we know, and you know that we know that it’s nonsense!"
I, along with many others, are severely saddened, angry and ashamed by the current leadership....roll on the upcoming changes, then maybe we can
all get back to being rightfully proud again.
H-W