Originally Posted by
FlightlessParrot
I have a recollection (perhaps erroneous) that officers had to buy their own uniforms, sergeants not. Perhaps that is still the case? Anyway, it means the financial differences were in practice less than they seemed.
I think they still do?
Jack Currie ,again, when newly commissioned: ' ...bought the cap, tunic, trousers and greatcoat from Burton's for £25; raincoat cost £3 at Burberry's; and Horne's provided the shirts and socks , with some bits and pieces for £12 7s1d'... and he drew the pilots wings from stores for nothing.
Quite a sum when he was being paid £20 a month!