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Only when looking at the early photos of RAF Puma pilots armour, did it begin to dawn of Flying Officer Scroggs how long they had actually been in service.
"Jenkins (left) you may think that by wearing a helmet that looks like a B2 Spirit Stealth Bomber that you can become invisible ... but I can assure you that I can still see you ... you orrible little erk."
"That's right soldier, they come in sets of threes. One doubles up as a wok, one as a colander and the third is great on the BBQ. Perfect for when you're stuck in no-mans land. Now stop whinging and get back in the trench..."
This year's MRD Crew prepare to wind-up their Derwent's ready for snow clearing duties ... body armour is now de rigueur courtesy of the Elf & Safety Executive should a compressor fail ... ops looks like one has already
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In a vain attempt to get to understand the difficulties that WRAF and WRAC's go through, several troops were volunteered to try on the WRAF upper torso body suits. Though when shown the shape of the leg suits, the concern on their faces was palpable.
Although meeting all Air Ministry Health And Safety standards, the station production of "The Wizard Of Oz" featuring 3 tinmen was an artistic disaster.
