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Old 20th Aug 2016, 15:15
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An excellent programme and I echo the above comments ref the Coastguard crews, absolutely fantastic and I always enjoyed watching them whilst they were training here at Norwich.

Question that I had been meaning to ask and I don't at all mean this to be insensitive at all, but I noticed the Flt Lt who I assume appeared to suffer from Alopecia flying in the Typhoon. I'm presuming the RAF allow FJ Pilots and any Aircrew to continue flying? I (as a civvy and outsider and one who stands to be firmly corrected) only thought that the lack of eyelashes/eyebrows etc would possibly cause issues with sweat whilst flying?

I must admit, upon looking at the RAF medical requirements - I from what I recall, never saw alopecia on the list as a bar to entry.

Merely curious and as I say - don't wish to sound or come across insensitive.

Thanks.
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