After reading this I have decided to become a FAA pilot as a first option, and an RAF pilot as second, although I don't know whether to join the Air Cadets or the Sea Cadets (A Sea Cadet unit is almost literally down the road from where I live). Which one?

Lucky for you then, that I decided not to apply to the RAF! Who wants to work for a service who only think they're superior to everyone else?

Depends what you are looking for in a cadet unit, I joined the ATC as that was the only unit around except the Army Cadets and that interested me about as much as shoving my head up a horses backside!

Ouch, that really hurt.
 

Amb.
You crack me up. I think I'm actually starting to like you.
It's good that you're getting into the spirit of inter-service banter nice and early, but don't you think it'd be wise to wait until you've at least joined the Navy before you start passing judgment.
I must just say though, think we're better, oh no no no. We know we're better.
BV;)

Yes, you are probably right there BV. That, however, was too good an opportunity to miss. ;)

Turgon,

If you can wait to fly, join the Sea Cadets and get on loads of camps.

If flyings your bag join Adm Lygo and I, join the ATC, screw them for as much Air Experience Flying as you can get, then join the RN like I did and my two holding officers.

Banter.... its just fun.

:hmm:

amb_211085

I'm lucky enough to be on a Sqn which is 50:50 light/dark blue and there is absolutely none of the petty squabbling here that goes on on these forums. I think that most of the rubbish that is spouted from the keyboards of certain contributors to this forum comes from those that have never worked with the other Service or have "a friend of a friend who once flew with the Navy/RAF and they were really gash!"
It's very easy to slag off something you don't know or understand and I think this threat only serves to highlight that. Whichever you choose I'm sure you'll enjoy it, and take all the so called "advice" that's given here with a pinch of salt because quite a few of the posters here are probably not aircrew in either service.

amb_211085,

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Strong your banter is. But beware the Dark Blue side. Once you start down the Dark Blue path, forever will it dominate your destiny!

You will go far, my young apprentice! May the (Royal Air) Force be with you!

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Above The Rest, Rise!

16B

16B

Brilliant!!

..but how do I get the remains of a large mug of tea out of my keyboard....:ok: