beags, that is mighty funny for an old git - now do tell. When Star Wars was released back in 77 did you get an OAP discount?
To all those who took being chopped like men, found a new niche and made a name for themselves well done.
To all those who got chopped and whined like a bitch about it, at least you had the chance to try, got some stick time before you were chopped.
There are thousands out here that would have killed for the chance to try.
Me included - apparently the RAF doesn't recruit speccy blind gits as pilots - as my last instructor pilot said to me - "tis a shame youre a blind one chubby, you're not totally ******* inept at this aviating malarkey"
I take it as a compliment, I just wish I could remember his name...