How do you know there is a harrier pilot on the forum?
He'll tell you!
I smiled when I was reminded of that - but it got me thinking. What personal qualities have been anecdotally attached to other aeroplane types? For instance, how did Lightning pilots act and regard themselves, compared to Buccaneer pilots, or.. say, Hunter/Tonka/Jags etc?
I cannot conceive that any fighter pilot should eve be imbued with high levels of humility (nor should it be so), but is there a 'nice' type of (more) humble pilot? I can see why (for istance) Puma pilots have a lot to be modest about, but in other types as well, who rules the roost - for instance, VC10 pilots or Tristar drivers? And how is Typhoon pride bedding in? With fewer other types to wave one's willy at, and relentless tempo, is pride in one's type actually diminishing on the surface?
Just wondering.. a bit of fun maybe, but with a genuine interest.
