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Old 2nd Dec 2023, 11:37
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Originally Posted by ShyTorque
I arrived on a new station to begin my QFI tour after ten years or so on support helicopters and was almost immediately summoned to introduce myself to the Station Commander. I duly marched myself over and was called into his office, wearing my trusty, but rather battered SD hat, as was the custom. That SD hat had been on many a Cold War field exercise and had lived in many a dusty barn and muddy tent during that time. I came to attention, saluted and was given a short welcome chat. As I was dismissed, he told me that next time I came to see him, I was to wear my best hat. Unfortunately, it was my best hat and I said so. I was advised that next time, it was not to be my best hat. Point taken.
Was he Gp Capt Richard Head?
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