TomP,
You couldn't be more wrong about PPrune not being the place for banter. The Military Aircrew forum in particular should be a place which allows this sort of thing. As an air force pilot I love banter. It is what made the job fun and I forged many friendships because of it. Hell, one female pilot once called me the most childish man in NATO. It doesn't matter which country you fly for either. Exercises and cross countries to other bases were always enjoyable, as was teasing the exchange officer. This forum can be (serious threads aside) an extension of that banter. If you don't like it then leave. This form is called "Military Aircrew" not "non-military aircrew" telling us how to behave!!
NM,
I'll share a pint with you any day and we can discuss our tasteless humor and lack of wit. Funny, always had a laugh at the Sqn.