Third rate at best. The RAF started to fall apart in the late 90s when it started to reward so-called leaders who have their statistics in order, rather than promote the risk takers or good aviators. There are far too many senior officers who simply cannot lead effectively either on the ground or more importantly in the cockpit. It is prevalent right to the top. Senior officers acting like politicians! There is still a lot of talent at the coalface but it is being stifled.