but axing key future mil pilots is folly, and only pennies saved
Why is it folly? If there are no places for them, you can't have them sloshing about in a bucket. We can't keep people without a role. It is crappy to have to do this, but I cannot see any other way. The training takes a very long time, so some in the training system, as well as others (that will come in April) have to go. The rest of the RAF is also getting whammed - those SNCOs who were on continuance got 6 months notice - a different crappy, but just as crappy for them.