RNZAF uniforms were essentially similar to those of the RAF although KD, which was officially "stone Grey" wasn't issued to those in Singapore, rather we were given money to have it tailored by "No1 Jimmy". Given the different levels of cloth quality, there was a considerable variation in colour after washing a few times, with the result that the CO Tengah politely suggested to the CO 14 that 14Sqn were excused parades!
We also wore that ridiculous tropical blue cotton chip bag hat, which had even more variations. Look at the CO [ S/LGeoff Wallingford] in this photo and compare!
