I would also like to add my sincere thanks to the long list of people who owe a great deal to Penny and her team at cranwell. In my own case, contact lenses were literally a last resort before being medically discharged, as specs could no longer be made to my prescription. Penny managed to source a brand new type of lens from the States for my condition, and allowed me to stay flying for a bit longer. Thanks Penny.
Mr C Hinecap.
The rules governing aircrew wearing specs and/or contact lenses are not made by the aircrew, but by the medics I assume, and if they deem it necessary for someone to wear contact lenses, for whatever reason, then so be it. It is not some sort of vanity thing, as anyone who knows me will vouch for!!
Best wishes to all for 2009 and many thanks once again to Penny for prolonging my career in the Air force for a few more years!
TKR