Clem...I'm with you on the non-standard RT phraseology...it has claimed lives in the UK, and will certainly continue to do so whilst ever these dick heads think they are immune.
Why is it that(pseudo) military guys think they have a monopoly on formation flying?? Answers on a postcard please.
And to say that the correspondent is a current 'military' pilot, a very uninspiring result is to be seen on the results page.