I remember reading years ago that the best neck for a fighter pilot was short and thick which allowed him to pull more g’s in a dogfight. Now they say that the best neck is long and slender which favors females.
So, did the nature of combat change or was it politics ?
“So, did the nature of combat change or was it politics ?”
I don’t know...
However, I do know that my husband is 6’2”, has a long neck, and flew close air support in Viet Nam. ;o)