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I've just put my number one police uniform back in to my faithful EC Snaith cover, which I got at Cranwell in 1988. It is now getting a bit ridiculous, as the slot at the top for the hanger is now the entire width of said cover.
first of all, is this a record for the longevity of one of these items? Secondly, where can I get a new one? Snaiths don't seem to have a website. I have a romantic vision in my head of greying men in waistcoats, tape around their neck, still plying their trade at small tailoring stores at long-forgotten RAF outstations, writing out your bill on carbon-copy pads and placing beautifully embroidered brevet and wings in substantial brown paper bags, secured with just the right amount of sellotape.
There was still a Snaithes at Cranwell last time I was down that way (07), so try the MOD director, and ask there? If not just ask the MOD director for any Snaithes.
(01745) 812218
Found the above number on Google, one of a number of Snaithes across the country I believe!
Snaith's still have a shop at RAF Cranwell and advertise in Air Force News from time to time. There is another contract tailor who makes and fits No: 1s for the officer cadets and the 'station tailor' also sells a range of uniform and other kit.
STANDTO, were`nt you issued `wif an `ousewife` at Cramfull ?I would`ve thought as a `Police Orficer`,almost Chief Constable,that you should be able to do a bit of sewing,part of police training innit ? stitching -up bikers ?
Or ,isn`t there still a `haberdashers` in the Square in Ramsey ? What about the `internees` in the Gaol,they`ve still got loads of mailbags to finish,or perhaps you could just `use` a mail bag !!!
PS ;my hat,coat and out the door...FUNNY COLOURED CAR WITH LIGHTS OUTSIDE ?
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