I well recall in 1969 the Chivenor Stn Cdr summoning all officers into the ante-room and warning us of the dire consequences after being caught drink driving. Overnight things changed, especially given the Air Cdre's fate! But happily the 'culture', or whatever one wishes to brand the lifestyle, didn't change. Now approaching 70, I still enjoy five pints several times a week, good banter in the bar with all ages, and an annual MoT that continues to reveal a sporting liver. Vive l'alcool - albeit I now find that beer and red are a tad fatal these days.