I remember a long time ago when the first BEA cadet (ex Hamble) was due for command. You can't do that, someone made sure that he could not get into trouble, he has never made a decision in his life!!
He trained, became maybe a SO, depending on AC type, then a FO how could he possibly be a captain. That was the story. Somehow they made it.
A bit like today, except they did get paid!!.
Last edited by rogerg; 6th Aug 2014 at 20:08.