In 1981 at RAF Wildenrath, Graham Stacey was a Plt Off/Fg Off peer of mine. He was a great, fun loving guy & took (in good humour) an inordinate amount of flak in the mess for his unfortunately twisted mouth. I was amazed (but not surprised) today to see that after 30 odd years he has reached AVM rank. That is the close knit Rock Apes for you.
I, Graham & several others drove down to the "Rhine in Flames" at Koblenz one night & I still have the pictures - which he may want emailed (? Graham). Because of his facial disability & his ability to ignore it he will rise to higher things. Traditionally, the RAF only affords VERY senior rank to aircrew but this has to change.
Good on you Graham.