Keep it in perspective
Chaps,
Whatever you think of Sharkeys ramblings. I had the great pleasure of helping him to convert to Vstol on 233.
A) He was an extremely capable pilot/operator/leader.
B) He was a breath of fresh air to the RAF even if they didn't listen. An aircraft is not the 'be all and end all' to the RN hence a Sqn Cdr has a lot more ability to apply common sense rules than his light blue equivalent.
C) He was Mr. Sea Harrier in the early 80's
D) He let me fly one of his Jets at Yeovilton with only a short brief from 'Bertie'
E) He offered me a job which thank god I declined!
He may rustle a few feathers but so did Montgomery etc. As he showed down South, Sharky is the sort of guy who shines when the chips are down.
Just had to put the record straight.
Lifts a gift