I don't think what has been done is inappropriate.
It was requested that only family and friends should be present at Flt Lt Egging's funeral. The press and the public respected that. It was stated at the time that there would be a memorial service. This was a high profile accident involving a member of a world famous team. Of course there are going to be many people who wish to pay there respects. It has to be at a large venue and where better than this magnificent cathedral.
...if it brings more attention to the sacrifices that our aircrew make, I don't think what has been done is inappropriate.
I totally agree, and to this end I hope that this will be made clear in any address given during the service.
A good decision by the family and the Royal Air Force.