Thoroughly recommended
I joined the ATC in 1980, had my first flight ever in a Chippy out of Filton. Doing aeros and looking up at the Severn estuary was fantastic. Learned to fly before I could drive, got some fanstastic flights in all sorts of RAF hardware had a great time on summer camps etc. Ended up a CWO and eventually a Civilian Instructor for a bit. A good grounding for joining the forces (you need to know what you need to salute at and what not to) My previous flying experience stood me in good stead when i did my PPL as well. ..