In short… yes.
All the issues you mention are challenges to say the least but should be addressed in an appropriate and clearly protracted manner, by definition bureaucracy!!
But, and it is only my humble opinion we should never dilute or worse remove who we are and where we have come from.
A cadet in the early 80s, on a squadron that still paraded in a hut used by BoB pilots, a career in the RAF and then the Police Service which I am immensely proud of I still remember my ATC days and how I was forged. Learning radio skills on a Lancaster bomber radio, flying open cockpit gliders and drill and associated activities such as being inspected were all great days.
And know I didnt become a pilot but following my parents and grandparents meant a huge amount.
If you are not interested in the RAF or flying arms of other military arms then areas such as the scouts et al may be more appropriate.
Lord Trenchard would be turning in his bed 