The icing on the cake was that we would get to fly (Tornado) in this sartorial ensemble - well one crew member would; no prizes for guessing which one.
A certain squadron commander of a former GR1a/4a squadron, who is now a very, very senior officer, directed that twin sticker pilot Check Rides (including, I think, IRTs) were to be flown with the front seater in full AR5 as the rear seat occupant (QFI/IRE/ACO(P)) could maintain the 'safety' pilot role. Lots of sympathy was forthcoming from the navs.....
