just to show the other side of Seafury's coin....
1) Really, how mny NCA bang out with five years or less to pension time?
2) I've lost count of the number of servicemen/people I've met interested in ALM, but are concerned about the FW/RW uncertainty. I honestly believe that the new system of "what's my job going to be, where am I going to get posted?(Kinloss)" is going to wreck recruitment.
3) MACR running sections...excellent, however, logic suggests that this will turn into a money saving excercise (no need for Commisioned AA) , and put an end to the Officer/AA flying pay problem.
Realistically, especially if the rumuored pension changes occur, what incentive is there to remain in service after 12 years. Or is this part of a master plan?