And I might as well chuck in my "filming of original Dambusters" story - apologies to those who have seen it when I've posted it before.
Many problems at Scampton and Hemswell with lots of "luvvy" erks and officers wandering around, failing to give or return proper salutes. Cue 2 x confused and apoplectic SWOs. Solution: luvvies to wear brown shoes/boots to distinguish them from "real" personnel. All looks the same in B&W.
But ..... Richard Todd, having held the King's Commission, insists on wearing black footwear, and giving and returning compliments.
I so hope it's true.....