I think it was Humberside that started the current trend. I believe that they became rather notorious for escorting pilots from their aircraft and then refusing to escort them back again, offering to sell them a required vest for £16
Regarding my preicament, I donned said jacket (work in construction, always got a couple in the boot of the car) when asked and haven't bothered since.
No one else seems to be complying with the order so I am waiting for the first arrest and public flogging of a deviant pilot by the vest police before I comply again.
I just want the freedom to make my own risk assessment regarding the situation, rest assured that as a cowardly pilot if I think that it will increase my life expectancy I will wear a dozen including the turban suggested elsewhere
Silly season in full swing I think
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