Removing flight suit patches
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Removing flight suit patches
Hi Guys, I've noticed from videos that pilots remove their patches on their flight suits during kitting up. May I ask why is that so? Thanks
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Flight suit patches are only worn to impress the opposite sex. They are of no use once in the cockpit as the ladies can't see you in there, so they are removed. Some aircrew have been known to cultivate a deep drawl that they think female air traffickers will find sexy. Sadly the ladies are disappointed when said Top Gun dismounts from his steed and his bald pate, rotund middle and legs like John Wayne are revealed 
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9v, some aircrew equipment assemblies sit on top of patches, pockets, etc and can this cause discomfort. That is why fast-jet crew often have no leg pockets.
It is also good operational discipline to remove identifying patches. In many conflicts now it does not matter but in the future it might.
It is also good operational discipline to remove identifying patches. In many conflicts now it does not matter but in the future it might.
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Does it not get very tiresome having to unpick the stitching everytime the aircrew get into the aircraft, and then having to sew them on again whenever they land?
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fallmonk, that as well, except in the modern situation, anything to stop having to eat one's bollocks is fair game.
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STH, apparently it is a soap opera what ever that is. Is it anything to do with gaipilots?
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calm down dear, don't get your knickers in a twist, it's only a commercial.
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E E Stenders is a Sqn Ldr in the Supply Branch. I went through Cranwell with him when he still thought he could make it as a Fighter Controller.
Anyway, he's now SO2 Velcro at Air Cmnd.
Anyway, he's now SO2 Velcro at Air Cmnd.
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E E Stenders is a Sqn Ldr in the Supply Branch. Anyway, he's now SO2 Velcro at Air Cmnd
Coat, hat etc.
