Originally Posted by
Fatjoff
When I joined up in 1983, Snaiths at RAFC were selling Bates' hats. And I bought a brand new Bates for my wedding in 1991, and I still wear it to this day for No 1 events. I particularly liked the way it folded down at the sides towards my ears!
some b@st@rd stole my Bates hat at Lyneham in 1996. I managed to get a decent hat a year or two later (Gieves) but never wore the issue monstrosity- they are truly awful.