I have never stepped foot on an RAF Station since I retired from the Service in 2002. For me, it was a case of the past is history, look forward to the future in civilian employment.
After I started receiving the State Pension, I joined a canal preservation group as a volunteer and last week I qualified as a 360 digger driver/operator. The group has been awarded large HLF grant to restore a flight of locks, so there is more than enough to do to keep me occupied and active for the next few years. Sitting in an armchair reflecting on days-gone-by is not an option for me.