A belated Welcome to PPRuNe, Dave Wilson, and I will take a hit for that recent major deviation on behalf of others, especially as it is one is one of the most recent and expansive.
Yes, it's not as specific as the Thread title implies. Indeed, it strayed into wartime experiences after gaining the brevet at a fairly early stage (relatively speaking). And the early days of ATC, and other subjects ... So Danny has his wings ... Goodbye?
Where is the cut-off? Wings parade? And where does the rest go?
I defer to our Moderators, who have extensive experience and wisdom. I suspect their tolerance of the nostalgia, and general meandering, expressed here says much for their judgment.