Interesting reading in this thread, makes me think that not a lot has changed since I was "in" (although now it
sounds as if it's taken more seriously). In those old hoary days I was envious of zobbits because they had brown leather gloves whilst we only had the blue "knitted" type. On those early winter morning parades the wind really cut through our standard issue mits, always envied the leather types and their warm hands.
Essentially though, it must be remembered that the RAF is the only branch of the forces that sends it's officers into harm's way (what a cute US phrase
) instead of the ground blokes. Always thought this was an ace idea - best way to fight a war, sit at home and send in an officer on an air strike. So they can be as arrogant as they like as long as they don't bend my aircraft.
