Biggus,
I agree that guess work is not always helpful. However, the problem is that no one has any facts & there are no accessible official avenues to voice concerns. Enquires to the appropriate SME hit dead ends. At some point there must be a consultation period and these worries OR envisage worries need to be known by those making the decisions on the future pension.
Timing to engage with the workforce is critical. Potential changes could scupper your financial planning for the last 25 years. If so then people may, regrettably, be forced out prior to any changes happening. i.e. at options or on PVR (~mid 2013 to be out by 2015). That is only 18 months away! The air force could lose many experienced & previously loyal staff.
