QWIN, just to put the record straight, the jackets we had at Chivenor were all freebies. It was the first year that aeros guys could get 'sponsorship', Madness got the jackets courtesy of Flight; I've still got mine, a bit tatty after all this time but fine to wear in the car with the hood down.
So, a bit like your PIs, an element of truth but beware the final outcome!!