Flying clothing to type is not a new thing.
E3 oxygen system is a pigs compared with the British masks.
The RNZAF had two completely different sets of AEA. The guys flying the StrikeMaster wore RAF kit top to toe even making the flying boots in NZ. The A4 jocks wore US kit.
IIRC the same applied to 74 Sqn F4J.
The argument is that the AEA was designed to function in the aircraft - pocket snagging, toe crunching etc.
Wonder what gloves they wear?
Last edited by Wader2; 6th Dec 2007 at 12:47.