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Old 27th Nov 2012, 04:56
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Robert Cooper
 
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To answer the question as posed, then I would say no because the Air Force as I perceive it today is not the one I knew in the 50's and for 30 years thereafter. However, if a young man or woman wants to fly and test their abilities to the max then i would say go for it! You will not have the same experiences I had, but that is to be expected. However, you will have your own experiences with good men and women who share your endeavor and enthusiasm for flight. I don't regret one minute of my 30 years in the RAF, but there is no doubt that todays air force is different and some of us old codgers don't quite understand it. My dad who flew with bomber command in WWII had a different perspective than me too! I will say this, the training and experience you get is second to none, and you will acquire something that makes you stand out from the crowd for the rest of your life.

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