Whereas in the lower strata of the RAF, another stripe was just a pay rise with little change in work area. Kuching, 1964, a quick flip-flops off, socks, sandals shirt and hat on, handshake by the boss, and back to work as a new corporal. Similar at Coltishall 1968, collect stripes from stores, move kit into Sergeants' Mess and back to the hangar (although informed I was now in charge of nights rectification).