The RAF single handedly defeated Nazi Germany thanks to the 'chip bag' forage cap, the Spitfire, the Lancaster and several million gallons of Brylcreem. Then they made us wear those stupid surrender monkey contrivances on our heads and its been all downhill ever since.
...and what's with all these khaki grow bags eh? Light blue overalls were good enough for Biggles and Douggie and good old Ginger.
Can you imagine the Navy without bell bottoms and flat hats, eh? Answer me that.