G'day ff - how's the photo collection coming along!?
Funnily enough, when I was mid-Channel on Saturday heading home and I called London Info 124.6 I gave him all my details (I thought) but had neglected to say whether I was IFR of VFR - so he asked me. I guess there's scope on both sides of the equation for either party to neglect stating this, and for assumptions to be made therefore.
Having said that, being non-IMC rated, when I am given vectors within Class D I generally do as I am told as for all I know I may just be being vectored clear of other traffic - but if it was clearly stated that these were "vectors to intercept the ILS" then I'd pipe up and say "sorry no can do!"
Best to all,
Andy