The idea was that it broached any potential aircrew-groundcrew divide. If you had a jet you sought out the groundcrew responsible and made sure it was a decent jet. Sometimes it worked; sometimes it didn't.
As for only flying your own jet - not a hope. You flew one of the few which were serviceable when the spares were shared out.
Last edited by Geehovah; 8th Oct 2012 at 17:45.