Interesting that as I prepared to retire from the RAF, with a 'Excellent' flying assessment, flying VIPs, QFI etc etc, of the right age and with a valid medical, oh and 10,000 hrs of flying in fast jets, basic trainers etc etc, I was told I would have to go to HQ Air Cadets for full assessment. OK, one cannot be too careful, but in this case they system was not careful.