Originally Posted by
WildRover
Probably no one cares these days.
But what a lot of scruffy Ground crew. I know things have changed since I left and beards are allowed. But if you have to have a beard, at least groom it. I think it shows complete lack of discipline, which is evident in the programme too.
BTW: We need more TYPHOONS and why is the F35 order on go slow?
Not sure when your time was, but, clearly you never encountered M.U engineers whose dress code was (very) loosely associated with the rest of the RAF...apart from one Sgt who actually pressed his denims. You may also be amazed to learn, that, maintaining aircraft tends to get a bit messy and dirty, hence there's no reason to try and emulate the Guards and their ceremonial dress / parades.
But, about the last bit.
Having watched both programmes, thus far I've not seen any aspect that could meet your "complete lack of discipline " comment...feel free to exemplify what you consider to be such.