Having spent a great portion of the last 30 years reading books on the RAF pre 1976 (when I joined), I have found both the RAF and social history elements of this thread fascinating. As someone who has always wished that I had been able to join 40 years earlier than I did the accounts of life portrayed on here have done nothing to dispel the desire.
Regle, Cliff and others of the same vintage. It is you and yours that set the level by which we who are still serving should be measured. I doubt that we shall see the need for such dedication, stoicism and good humour over such a long period ever again, but if we do I hope that I, and my fellow "erks" can live up to the legacy you have given us.
Thank you so much for sharing your memories, and keep it up.
My very best regards