Went on ATC Camp to RAF Lindholme. Always wanted to be a pilot. Listened to an SRA whilst flying in a Varsity. Visited what was then called 'Humber Radar'(later to become Northern Radar, where I was posted for my Area Radar practical training) a Type 82 radar unit originally designed for 'spotting' targets for Bloodhound SAMs, but with the withdrawl of the Thor missiles which the Bloodhounds defended, the T82 was used for Air Traffic Control. Then we were 'given' free reign on a Link Trainer where I did a sort of SRA, and rather enjoyed it.
Fast forward a couple of years; when I failed OASC at Biggin Hill, I was asked what I would try, and I replied 'Air Traffic Control'. Hey presto!