In a local hotel bar last night, got chatting with a bunch of RAF guys on detachment. All were in DPMs, all of which differed in style, method of wear, and badging (the SAC badge stood out OK, but it was hard to spot the other ranking, which was worn on different parts of the body))- and my all-civvy friends were perplexed when told that they were RAF, not Army. When I asked the guys about the proposed new badge, they all thought it a good idea - constantly p****d off with being thought of as Army.
I no longer wear the uniform, but I'm with Impiger - it seems a reasonable way of promoting a better public image. In these days, that's not a bad thing! Oh, and why the need to bin working blue Mr Beagle? Tradition and pride gone out the window?
Sorry for being old - mine's a pint of Bods.