BEags, not only on Sky, but also in my DVD/video collection
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I wonder how much more inspired today's RAF would be if it were led by officers like Ed Straker. I doubt he would even entertain the idea of finance/equipment cuts (knowing there was actually a war on!).
As for proper vests, the British assault vest mentioned above is too bulky for actually wearing while flying (as stated), whereas a set of South African webbing (with the side pouches removed/empty) would be a much slimmer fit.
For actual close combat, I think the pouches on the SA vest are a bit awkward, but they are easy to remove and reposition, or if not needing to carry 5.56 mags in great number then there should be no problem (ignore the above advice if vest pockets cannot be fastened by Velcro alone, for safety reasons).
Footnote. Should I not really be surprised at the lack of issue of such things to British crews. I recall the Americans have this down to a fine art, and have even seen vests fitted out to differing specs by individual units.