Trim Stab, have you ever visited this planet? Or do you find that you get punched in the face for no reason a lot?
I too was wondering whether the article was a bit of a **** stirring band wagoneering session. It wouldn't surprise me if it were true but in this day and age one never knows. Oh so simple to whip up the plebs in to a bit of a frenzy.
BTW, the RAF would never have an issue buying fags or booze in uniform cos most wouldn't associate it with a branch of the Armed Forces......