Now look what I have started. They don't wear flying boots down there (currently in Greece) but at least they don't dress like this.
For the record I have done a lot of right hand seat with these guys and it may not be dangerous but it is very challenging and jolly hard work. I usually only do half a day and then need a beer at Bon Arrivee whilst they do yet another sortie.
No way would I qualify, the initiation ceremony at the Sports Bar is worse than most in the military. I prefer my eggs cooked!