as ridiculous as RAF officers wearing ceremonial spurs and swords
Swords yes but never seen anyone light blue in spurs.
And why is a sword ridiculous? RAF has its roots in the RFC & RNAS & many of its early personnel transferred over from the cavalry, it's no more ridiculous than anyone (apart from the Household Cavalry) wearing such traditional accoutrements in today's military.
What should the RAF officer carry on parade? It would look a little ridiculous leading a flight carrying a pistol.......