I arrived at South Cerney in 1961 aged 17 in my Burton's suit for which I'd saved up from my two paper rounds and working at Woolworth's on Saturdays. I was told by the Flight Commander to get a 'proper' suit from one of the Military Tailors. These 'Tailors' attended the barrack block en-masse, Alkits, Moss Bros, Gieves, R E City etc circling us young Officer Cadets like hawks !
I bought a very expensive suit but was able to buy it on tick, unfortunately since I put on over a stone during the course I then had to pay to have it let out. I hold no affection for any of them.