I do love it when somebody calls a fellow poster, "lad" or "son" how utterly condescending and arrogant! this is a forum for people to express their opinions, you might not agree with them you may diametrically oppose them in fact, but they are valid and considered views of somebody who wishes to air them.
"Promotion is still available to those who work hard and earn it" read suck cock and get several anal secondary duties!
The future is far from rosey for all the NCA cardre/RAF.