Winco you are totally avoiding the question! I agree that you shouldn't have to pay for your uniform, why would I try and justify such a stupid rule?
As it happens I believe that you are more important as a pilot than a scribbly but by arguing that you should get free food when others don't just plays into everyones hands who already believe that Aircrew are a bunch of self important egotisits that believe they are above everyone else!
Now on a serious note, and it doesn't matter whether you agree with me or not please get back on thread and justify to the Whole RAF why Aircrew are entitled to free meals whilst flying in the UK on peacetime Ops and training.
If you can come up with a good reason then we would all love to hear it, because at the moment all you can come up with is we deserve it and don't rock the boat just because "your" perks have gone!
And please remeber I would love to see free food for everyone and am not despite your obvious thoughts trying to take away your free food but would love to know the justification for it.