Very bald use of numbers but 902 a/c on strength [from RAF web site] inc all training aircraft, and ignoring contractorisation matter.
RAF manpower stated on same site as 53203
If for a moment you assume that there are 50000 non aircrew and 900 aircraft, that equates to 55 men to keep one aircraft in the air.
Maybe the question one asks is how many of those men [and women] actaually could say how their role helps keep an aeroplane in the air.
C'mon blanket stackers - here is your chance
