Per Ardua Ad Astra - 'through adversity to the stars'. It's the RAF's motto, but how does this apply its people, both uniformed and MOD Civil Service? Is social mobility possible in today's RAF and can anyone 'reach the stars'?

Plus, we look into the Chief of the Air Staff's Fellowship that can fund aviators of any rank through a masters degree or even a doctorate.

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