Originally Posted by
Melchett01
I’m assuming from the photos it was a former AAC Pilot with the PFB and medals in amongst the graduating officers. If correct and he has come across from the AAC, how does that work his wearing an RAF flying badge if he has passed an Army course of instruction?
Hey Melch. Many of the Army and Navy pilots that I have known to come over to the RAF have often chosen to wear the RAF flying badge after they have swapped uniforms. There is something in QRs about 'if qualified for a different Service flying badge, then the wearer can elect to wear the relevant badge to his current duties...' or something like that. It's been a while since I was in!
Oh, and implying that the current fleet of this sorely-depleted RAF of about 3 front-line sqns is busier, more operationally-focused and delivering more kinetic effect than ever is both disingenuous and insulting to the Op BANNER/REFORGER/TELIC/HERRICK generation. Youngsters eh?!