Better to do subjects you are good at rather than one you will hate and fail or do poorly at.
You may find physics / science will help with some of the academics but I know of people who have studied history or languages and managed to cope with the academics so don't get hung up about it.
Personal opinion - don't join the hairy arm corps - they may be getting the Apache but the RAF has far sexier weapons platforms - harrier, jag, tornado.
Duck for incoming flack.
GB