Air Day Ovies
What is yr major malfunction chaps....???
1. We're talking about a badge to identify and promote the FAA/RN which in the grand scheme is going to be as cheap as chips but push out a corporate image and identify any Wafu on the telly as RN.
2. One each to go on Air Day ovies that are no doubt already littered with other badges from past sqn/ship/run ashore affiliations etc so what's the big deal. Let's not get carried away with the regs cos I'm sure in days of old it was decreed current sqn badge on arm and wings on chest only - Trappers concur?? No mention of ensigns etc, etc!! so lets not sling too many regs ehh.
3. As Si Clik states recruiting is a very real issue and the guys and girls coming through the doors have been hard won in competition with the larger conglomerates. And whilst lack of nos may be the keeper of the FRI's it will undoubtedly bring the unwanted merger of jobs/dual hatting, freq of mahogany bomber jobs and greater sea/shore ratios - speak to the Lynx boys!
4. VVHA - 'GL's running the FAA' and you walk around in a cap in yr flying ovies!! If that ain't showing GL tendencies then I'll eat my beret. Std - pass the pepper!!
5. Finally, as Si Clik has stated I'm sure with time there will be a re-iteration of the badge that will allow some personalistion as long as the essential criteria are met. Let's face it Wafu's love nothing better than spending their flying pay on trivia such as mugs/badges etc so lets see how it settles down!!!