Bow5:
With regards to the Navy, the issue is whether they select for all aircraft from the start. If they do then you and I are both out of luck as we would be too tall for Sea Harriers. The R.A.F review officer that I spoke to after OASC at Cranwell told me the Navy select for helicopters only at first and then Harrier pilots are selected from those who performed highest during initial flight training. Thus, we would be able to forge a career in choppers.
My application form has been sent off but, as yet, I have not received a reply. When I do I will let you know the result as, if I am allowed to proceed to the next stage of application, this will mean they initially focus on helicopter selection.
And yes, both Navy and Army aircrew selection and initial flight training is done at Cranwell.