To be correct, us RAF offspring were Scale E brats!
This term comes up for discussion every now and again.
Nobody has ever convinced me of the correctness of the term Scale E. Scale E of what? When? and Where? What were Scales A, B, C and D? Someone did try and tell me that it was an admin type scale, possibly pay accounts. I have used the term 'scaley brats' but never had the original meaning proved to my satisfaction. Someone did try and tell me it was some form of accounts scale but no one in accounts could find anything on it.
The term military brat is an English-language colloquial or military slang most notable for its usage in a pejorative context, used in several countries to describe the children and teenagers of active-duty military personnel,
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I was brought up on the airman's married patch (1940s-1960s) and lived/worked for all but 5 years of my 63 year life on RAF stations and the term brat was used both forms. Even in my time as a Boy Entrant the training staff (Non ex Halton) referred to us as Brats!
I know the ex Halton Brats do not like other people to be called by this name.
Just thought I would throw it in the ring.
Phil.