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Old 11th Jan 2009, 10:14
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Mike Read
 
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HAIRY

At one time NCO pilots, and probably other aircrew, were known as "hairys". We had one on the staff at 229 OCU in 1969, but he was commissioned shortly afterwards. Don't suppose many were left then. Can anyone remember or explain the origin of the expression?
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