'Non-Traditional' Aircrew
I have heard on the rumour vine (reliable source) that there is imminently to be a change to the Brevets/Flying Badges (whichever way you want to call it) that so called non-traditional aircrew / airborne specialists will be awarded. E.G.: FC / IA / AT etc...
I'm told that they are getting rid of the trade specific half wings and replacing it with a new badge for all. Not 100% sure what it will be but expected to be similar to the WSO/WSOP RAF half wing but without the crown. I would imagine grandfather rights to the old badges will remain for those who earned them.
Apparently, it was provisionally approved (not sure if at Air Force Board or with Monarch) 2 weeks ago but has not yet been formally announced or issued.
Does anyone else know anything about this or heard similar?