Cheers Yorkshire lad. I thought i'd just mention that I also, am a Yorkshire lad. Just like Dr Dre, from the West Side.
It would be good if you could let me know how you get on with the Navy. I did think about it and went to the careers office in Leeds but they seemed unsure about the height thing being a factor. I then rang the Navy 'head office' in Manchester and gave them my Cranwell measurements and they thought my legs were too long, again i'm not sure if that was for Harriers and choppers.
Talking about banging your head against a brick bloody wall! At least i've got my Warrior to put-put around the sky in. Scant consolation but consolation all the same I guess.