Seriously - RN getting OA?
FODPlod,
Well said CRIMINAL! How many RN servicemen actually know that they're within 12nm when they're on board? Surely the submarine crews don't, and I'd bet that most of the ships company don't either. It's only risk if you know where you are!
And on the subject of submarines, does Gaddaffi have a sub surface capability? If so then it's probably a dangerous place to be, if not then its as dangerous as usual - which you get specialist pay for.
Also, why shouldn't the RAF lead a higher quality of life, we're recruited for our style, caddishness and love of the finer things in life. Join the Navy for the opposite.