Was it easier to get jobs like the police and security becasue of your background in the RAF? Oh yes, you bet it was. I left school at the end of the 5th year- with very few qualifications - then went into the RAF when I was 18, having already passed the entrance exam for the Met police. Butr when ...

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4) I hear there is more flexibility in changing roles/squadrons every few years. Is this true?

4. Yes. I moved around plenty.

You found any luck or forunes then London Boy? :D Yes, actually. As soon as I left the Regt I applied for the Metropolitan Police & while I was waiting for a place at Hendon Training College I spent a year doing various security jobs. The most interesting of which was protecting the Iranians, w...

This is the Squadron I would like to join if I pass my PGAC and obviously my TG course. However i'm sure I will be asked about it if I say this in my interview. I have searched high and low but I can't find out any information on the Pre Parachute course you must complete before joining. I'm pretty...