God help us with questions like this! (UAS Query)
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God help us with questions like this! (UAS Query)
Going to easter camp rather soon, and wasn't a space cadet in my time.. .. .My point is-the beret-is it supposed to keep its shape even when off the head, or is it ok to have to pull it across the head when placed on one's dome? . .. .If my QFIs see this then plz don't take the...and if they don't then plz don't tell them.. .. .Cheers and ta. .. .ScottishSteve
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The best way to shape a beret is to firstly stick it in a washing machine on a very hot wash, then shape it to your head. Then stick it in the freezer compartment of your fridge while still damp and freeze for a day. Thaw it out and it will look like its been on campaign for years.. .. .Do try this one at home kids.
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I always thought it was the norm for UAS Cadets and Cranditz cadets to have a v unique style of berret. Helicopter landing pad style <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />
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Steve,
1/ Cut the plastic bit out of the inside.
2/ Pin the metal backing in, but not the badge.
3/ Soak it in water.
4/ Using a mirror, arrange it on your head in a dashing and eye-catching style, pulling a crease over the metal bit.
5/ Use a tea towel and hot iron to press the crease.
6/ Put overnight on a hot radiator to dry in position. In the morning take out the metal backing and put in the badge.
Alternatively, just throw it away and buy a sidecap!
1/ Cut the plastic bit out of the inside.
2/ Pin the metal backing in, but not the badge.
3/ Soak it in water.
4/ Using a mirror, arrange it on your head in a dashing and eye-catching style, pulling a crease over the metal bit.
5/ Use a tea towel and hot iron to press the crease.
6/ Put overnight on a hot radiator to dry in position. In the morning take out the metal backing and put in the badge.
Alternatively, just throw it away and buy a sidecap!
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I'm with tickety boo (except the Crease bit-it's bad enough having to iron a shirt)
remember an unshaped beret is the preserve of crusty old Chief Tech's and above (cuz they've forgotten how to/ can't be arsed to shape it!!)
oh and once you've tied the headband cord - cut the bloody tassle off - or "Mick the Stick" will remind you "you ain't in the French air foorce now Laddy!"
remember an unshaped beret is the preserve of crusty old Chief Tech's and above (cuz they've forgotten how to/ can't be arsed to shape it!!)
oh and once you've tied the headband cord - cut the bloody tassle off - or "Mick the Stick" will remind you "you ain't in the French air foorce now Laddy!"
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According to reliable (?!) sources, the best way to shape a beret is to partake of a long, hard, 'moral boosting' slog for thirty odd miles in a thunderstorm.
Getting the beret off was a problem, but it never lost it's shape!!
(P.s. Anyone know what's happened to the smilies? Reading people's posts is getting _really_ difficult if they use them!!)
Getting the beret off was a problem, but it never lost it's shape!!
(P.s. Anyone know what's happened to the smilies? Reading people's posts is getting _really_ difficult if they use them!!)
