I was in the RAF for 21 years. I served as a MT Technician which is a vehicle mechanic. I was medically discharged in 2005 with a neck problem. The last 9 years of my service was serving with a unit called TSW (Tactical Supply Wing) which was mainly involved in refuelling helicopters in the middle of nowhere, next to the RAF Regiment we were the closest thing to being in the Army you could get by being in the RAF. Life in the forces has changed dramatically in the last few years, you spend a lot more time away (upto 6 months a year in a war zone), one year I was lucky enough to do two 4 month stints in one twelve month period which didn't impress the wife. The forces are very undermanned at the moment which is causing a lot of stress for the troops but with Iraq being handed back it should relieve some of the strain.

On a similar note, has anyone been through officers school, in any of the Army, Navy and the RAF? Its something I'm researching at the moment but would rather have peoples opinions rather than the websites etc

Looking at the grad entry are you? Pay does seem pretty decent but on an initial 12 year commission I don't think I could commit to something like that which would take me into my 30's!

I'm currently in the RAF, second time in (so it can't be all that bad!). If you want any questions answered I'll do my best to help.

I'm in the raf, just got back from a week in vegas to play in a 7's tournament. Good times. Feel rubbish today though