RN FAA Aircrew flying clothing regulations inc. leather jackets A2 at that :)
Just twigged that junglie aircrew have always worn combats and wondered if the new Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) had been configured for JHC aircrew across the board now.
Also noticed a variation in leather aircrew jackets worn by by the RN Historic Flight (at either Duxford or Yeovilton air day) which were similar to the Aviation Leathercraft approved MoD jacket but with slash entry pockets (no button closure) and no velcro cover for the sleeve pen pocket. Then again some of the Swordfish crew had the RAF leather jacket with all velcro and button entry pockets.
And there was a 'bagger' at Yeovilton Air Day who had a brown US A2 style jacket!!! He had his rank on epaulettes and the squadron patches and RN wings on leather tag. I originally thought this must be an Oz exchange officer as all their aircrew be it RAAF, AAAC or RAN have a modified A2 jacket so their epaulettes are velco fastened to change rank.
Are FAA aircrew regulations slightly different to the RAF and AAC and with regard to the leather aircrew jackets, are slightly flexible providing they display the right brevet, rank and smart enough.
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