Wearing uniform in public
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Tankertrashnav,
(when I was a young Regiment officer we didn't consider aircrew as real officers - something to do with few of them ever having experience of command, at least until well into their careers.)
Don't worry, we still consider the same for exactly the same reasons!
(when I was a young Regiment officer we didn't consider aircrew as real officers - something to do with few of them ever having experience of command, at least until well into their careers.)
Don't worry, we still consider the same for exactly the same reasons!
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It's the old tension about is flying clothing part of the uniform or simply protective clothing (as in overalls)? A Stn Cdr at Bruggen (no longer with us) was "persuaded" not to hold an orderly room in his flying clothing, presumably with SD. Would that still be the case? Dropping standards or recognising that flying clothing is part of the legit uniform possibilities?
It's the old tension about is flying clothing part of the uniform or simply protective clothing (as in overalls)?
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Yes I'll admit having a fantastic WO and NCOs took away a lot of the work load
BUT
After a serious fire which resulted in three fatalities I was the one sitting in front of the board of enquiry answering some very searching questions about the actions of the fire crews on the day and their preparedness for such an event (all ultimately my responsibility). Certainly made me realise we werent playing games.
Yes I'll admit having a fantastic WO and NCOs took away a lot of the work load
BUT
After a serious fire which resulted in three fatalities I was the one sitting in front of the board of enquiry answering some very searching questions about the actions of the fire crews on the day and their preparedness for such an event (all ultimately my responsibility). Certainly made me realise we werent playing games.
Nothing like a reality check for focusing the mind eh..? I can think of some (ex QCS) WOs and NCOs who would look smarter dressed in a sandbag than many of us (me included) ever presented in uniform. It doesn't take a lot of noggin (as Seldomfitforpurpose kindly demonstrates) for someone to ever so quickly don headress walking to and from a car. The public, I think, rather likes the old fashioned quirkiness of the military.
Certainly this bit of the public has long been in awe of your undoubted quirkiness, Al, old fashioned or otherwise! The Armed Forces are ever more appreciated these days, albeit for tragic reasons of which we are all too sadly aware. So it is good that we see you ladies and gentlemen out and about more and more. But please remember that the very reason we recognise you as being part of the Armed Forces means that you are a representative of your unit, station, Service, etc as well. So please, please, wear your uniforms amongst us, but always of course with pride, and with a hat if possible!
Not sure if many of you remember the heatwave back in 76. I was at Bawtry and the AOC gave permission for everyone to remove ties and have shirts sleeves rolled up while the temperature soared. I had to make a trip over to Finningley for some matter and was approached by the SWO. The conversation went something like this.
SWO, 'scuse me sir, you're not wearing a tie.
Me, Thats right, we have temporary dispensation from the AOC not to wear them.
SWO, What AOC would that be sir?
Me, AVM Lagesen, AOC 1 Group.
SWO, Ah, that's the problem sir, this isn't 1 Group.
SWO, 'scuse me sir, you're not wearing a tie.
Me, Thats right, we have temporary dispensation from the AOC not to wear them.
SWO, What AOC would that be sir?
Me, AVM Lagesen, AOC 1 Group.
SWO, Ah, that's the problem sir, this isn't 1 Group.
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The splendid pic of the young chap adjusting his uniform reminded me of a mirror in a section at Brize Norton. All it said on the sign at the top of the mirror was:
"Are you smart enough for a b0llocking?"
I have always taken that as the basic standard.
"Are you smart enough for a b0llocking?"
I have always taken that as the basic standard.
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Danny Gourd for a start! RIP.
RIP indeed!
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We were on the same OCTU course (199) at Henlow in 1967. I was recoursed more than once and when he graduated ahead of me, he passed on his parade standard drill boots. When I finally passed out 13 months after arriving (203 Cse)I floated on air as I knew for sure that I had the shiniest boots in Bedfordshire. Happy Days.
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Almostcivilpilot's photographs of mirrors, combined with a list of uniform items to be checked by RAF personnel and air hostesses (sic) going on duty, reminded me of visiting Redford Barracks in Edinburgh where the mirror was mounted horizontally so that the orderly room staff could check that the Jocks were properly dressed when leaving the barracks, namely by wearing nothing under their kilt!
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I had this link sent to me by Ian16th, one of our members in South Africa - an old Valiant hand, and it seemed like a good opportunity to revive this thread after nearly three years. (thanks Ian).
Pink slippers land colonel in hot water | News24
When you think that lady is a Lieutenant Colonel then it puts some of the moans on this thread into proportion
Pink slippers land colonel in hot water | News24
When you think that lady is a Lieutenant Colonel then it puts some of the moans on this thread into proportion
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