Originally Posted by
Timelord
Do you not think that the uniform symbolises something important, and that it should be accorded respect? A squadron standard or regimental colour is just “a bit of embroidery “ but is accorded such reverence that even the Monarch bows to it.
Absolutely, but a copy of a flying badge placed on a spotters jacket is something different I would offer? Indeed, if it puts the RAF up front and centre in the public’s mind, then great. Likewise, I have no issue with those that fly RAF Ensigns at various old airfields. As long as it all done respectfully and definitely not pretending to be someone they are not. There are 3 Walter Mitty examples in the links below that the USA would call ‘stolen valour’ and we should do so too:
This idiot pretending to be a pilot - who actually ended up falsifying flight tests!
https://thewaltercumpershunterclub.w...esley-tierney/
This idiot who pretended to be a Tornado nav!
https://thewaltercumpershunterclub.w.../glen-holness/
This idiot who wore a DFC and AFC to his wedding as an ex-supplier JNCO!
https://thewaltercumpershunterclub.w...n-raf-bloater/