Originally Posted by alfred_the_great
I don't know what FODPlod background, but as a matelot, I fully concur with his assessment. In fact, it didn't even occur to me that it could taken in any other way! Just goes to show how ingrained assumptions (and prejudices!) can be.
Same background as you but can you imagine Rector16 manning the LAAWC net?
Ship's Captain: "Thank the Tornado for the exercise and tell it to RTB."
Rector16: "Don't be silly, Sir. It's an aeroplane and won't understand."