Originally Posted by
Dan Winterland
The issue torches were crap, especially the ones designed for fighters. They were practically unusable. From about 1985, most aircrew had their own 'Maglite' torch, usually bought on visits to US Base exchanges where they were approximately a third of the price of that in the UK. The small double AAA torch was popular as it would fit in the arm pen pocket.
Exactamundo.. I ditched my issue torch, never having used it. Complete crap. The Mini Maglite, however, was/is an excellent bit of kit. Available from BXs everywhere. Mine must be 25+years old and still looks like new - and it still works perfectly. It sits on the bedside table - and it's ideal for nocturnal reading without waking SWMBO!
