see you later Terence, but go with this parting shot...
I served up to the rank of Squadron Leader on three squadrons, six tours, two wars, five thousand hours and most of the times assessed as "Above the Average"
Here's how professional aviators apologise (so you'll recognize an professional apology next time you see one, as you clearly don't at the moment).
Regardless of whether the room has one other, ten other, one hundred other aviators in it...stand up (on a chair if necessary), stick your hand in the air and proclaim loudly...
"sorry about that guys/gals". My **** up completely. I'll try and get a grip next time". First round is on me."
You don't need a **** ing
PR team...just moral courage, integrity and a professional attitiude.
Most of the people on here, know exactly what I mean.
toodle pip.