The "identified RAF officer" happens to be no ordinary RAF officer, but a public figure, born into a family and personal position that exposes him to the full glare of public scrutiny in everything he does for the whole of his life - and that includes here on PPRuNe. He seems to have come to terms with this prospect and has already begun to manipulate the system to suit his own purposes. Hence the controversial use of his mother's engagement ring. If its OK for him to provoke comment, it should be OK for the rest of us to comment and discuss as we - and apparently the officer concerned - wish.