Pilot History..?
It will be interesting to learn more about the experience and history of this flight crew.
As former USAF, I can agree at least partially with some of the comments regarding orders, et cetera.
I worked communication systems on C141 and C5 for a few years, with the odd B52 or fighter dropping in for attention.
There is a difference between the attitudes of cargo/VIP pilots and fighter/bomber pilots, at least in the USAF.
As pet owners grow to resemble their pets, pilots seem to do the same with the aircraft they fly.
Most of the heavy pilots I met were calm and almost deadpan; very much into staying well within the envelop, a logical fit for their mission and aircraft.
Most of the fighter pilots I met seemed to be a bit more adventurous; nothing wrong with this at all, merely a reflection of their experience with agile aircraft.
So, does anyone know anything about the history of this crew?
That could provide some insight into their decision-making process.