Originally Posted by
Haraka
Just for a laugh. Can anybody tell me under what circumstances the Preliminary Flying Badge ( Budgie wings) could ever have been worn? When issued after FHT on a UAS it was seemingly destined immediately for a back pocket as it was generally looked upon as a bit inappropriate beyond University (reservist) days.
In my day it was awarded for passing the Pilot Navigation Test, so you got to wear it for your last 6 months to a year on the UAS, on flying kit and No1 jacket. Not permitted for wear in any other circumstance
AFAIK and there was certainly no question of it being worn after UAS.
I imply from your last comment that there was an earlier practice of doing so by some misguided individuals? I’d have loved to have seen the reaction to that by the RAF College Warrant Officer on parade at IOT!!