Originally Posted by
rusty_monkey
With the proposed future RAF manning model with it's "proffessional stream" staying in posts for long periods. . . The proffessional streaming will create a core of experience and continuity allowing those likely to scream up to 2* level to move around and get to the dizzy heights whilst those not so bright will have a slower promotion path with greater stability.
No **** Sherlock
This reinforces the point. This is EXACTLY the model that the RAF had until the 70s. A professional cadre taught at apprentice schools and at Cranwell or Henlow and the bulk came from well trained people from the schools. And quite a number of apprentices made sqn ldr.
The majority of aircrew were signed on to the age or 41, later 38, with some assimilated to 55 and a lucky few being awarded a General List commission to join the Cranwell stream with some making at least gp capt and possibly higher.