Caz - yes, to the CI (initials RC)) then the Stn Cdr who both "closed ranks" and ultimately to AVM Elliot Ness (? - sorry, its all a long time ago) when I went to Biggin Hill for reselection and was told by the said AVM that I wasn't chopped because I couldn't fly - but because my "face did not fit". Sad end to a long cherished dream - would have never made single seat fast jet but something with someone else to share the workload - probably and certainly multi or rotary.