Christ Almighty Dougal......
Will you lot just go and find a pub and hash out this appalling debate in the good old-fashioned way? Drink some beer (not any of that lager pish or 'craft' beers) and blah away. You'll still end up at the same conclusion but at least you'll have supported the declining British brewing industry.
On topic, I'll fly DD anywhere if he wants because:
a) it's good training and shows the world we still have some sort of Air Force
b) it beats landing at the same few options we have left to train with in the UK
c) a bit of duty free always goes down well before Christmas.......