I can confirm the state of morale in the Royal Air Force in 1968. I was a corporal A.Fitt.E at RAF Waddington at the time, but we ground crew took massive pride in our ability to get the job done to the highest standards despite all the crap thrown at us. The same can be said of our aircrews, splendid men who were prepared to fight and die at a few minutes' notice despite the infamous dining-in night.
Truly Per Ardua Ad Astra in the best traditions of the service.