Excellent stuff and no doubt the post by Union Jack was tongue in cheek as you quite clearly earned your RAF 'wings' in the Second World War...
Never upset the 'Sailmaker' the man with that sewing needle badge, he is the geezer that makes sure you are 'tucked up' for that final journey to the ocean deep.
Hammocks... glad you got to experience how the other half lived as that type of luxurious bedding was still being used on warships up to the early 1970's. Imagine just how 'comfortable' they were for someone who is 6' 7" tall!
I for one am looking forward to the next chapter and cannot wait to hear if you remained in the Senior Service and got that much deserved commission.
Thanks very much,
John