Having started with 'Hatry blues', hobnail boots, collar detached shirts and collar studs, braces and berets, there were a number of changes during my time. The introduction of the aircrew shirt was, initially, a huge success. They were made by Van Heusen and excellent quality. However, M o D decided to save money by contracting them out to Faulats of Belfast (the effect was so remarkable as to imprint the details !) Their major money saving ploy was to use "the incredible shrinking material" -such rubbish that even the shrinking quality differed throughout the garment ... sleeves came out of the wash in different lengths.!. One of my replacement shirts was made from two noticeably different materials, joined centrally !
I can only offer wishes of good luck to future wearers !