Spot-on BEagle. Tis that sort of scruffiness and lack of pride in the uniform (and yes, the grobag is a uniform) that gets up the nose. It's nothing to do with the Cruise image, blunty v jet-jock arguments, example to kids etc, it's all about letting down the Service, Squadron and Self. Don't give a toss about the anti-Meldrew comments that this view will no doubt attract; I just hope that most aircrew are more concerned about their public appearance, and that it's the sad minority who put across the loutish image. And if anyone should suggest that my views are purile in the 'operational/going to war' sense - I disagree.
Wow! I can feel the chest-prodding already -----------