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And it would completely disappear in the rain when the surrounding material darkened!
Look at the sack of sh!t in the background of that photo..what is it? an airman? RAC patrolman? a re-enactment walt? At least the marine has polished his brown boots.
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I was pulled up once for having the join uppermost.
Remember though when you had to get the different braids attached to a piece of suitable coloured material for rain coat, blue shirt, and KD shirt. For your flying suit the braid had to be stitched to the dummy epaulets (at least the colour matched).
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How about these two, posing at Marham and clad in something apparently left over from the Norman Tebbitt scenes in "Spitting Images"
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Things went downhill after they stopped issuing aircrew scarves and went for the polo neck.
The Fallon photo shows his lack of knowledge on poppy wearing. The leaf should be positioned at the "eleven o clock" position, to acknowledge the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Many fall foul of that, but at his level in the hierarchy, his dresser could make sure his poppy is correct as he ensures that the ministers colostemy bag is secure.
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The Fallon photo shows his lack of knowledge on poppy wearing. The leaf should be positioned at the "eleven o clock" position, to acknowledge the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Many fall foul of that, but at his level in the hierarchy, his dresser could make sure his poppy is correct as he ensures that the ministers colostemy bag is secure.
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Very easy to suggest superior knowledge, but that's how I was not only brought up to wear a poppy, but, was actually trained in that tradition as a Halton apprentice in the late 60s. My post reflects only that fact of my life experience. Perhaps you could allow us to share your "superior" knowledge as to why it's untrue ?
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Very easy to suggest superior knowledge, but that's how I was not only brought up to wear a poppy, but, was actually trained in that tradition as a Halton apprentice in the late 60s. My post reflects only that fact of my life experience. Perhaps you could allow us to share your "superior" knowledge as to why it's untrue ?
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How about these two, posing at Marham and clad in something apparently left over from the Norman Tebbitt scenes in "Spitting Images"
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Smuj, I'm with Bowly on this one. As a Halton App I can't ever remember that the position of the leaf was important. Perhaps you can quote QR/ Dress reg?
Perhaps, it was just your DS Sgt trying to be a bigger co#k than normal?
Perhaps, it was just your DS Sgt trying to be a bigger co#k than normal?
How about these two, posing at Marham and clad in something apparently left over from the Norman Tebbitt scenes in "Spitting Images".
My surprise that such a senior officer in the so-called Defence Intelligence world should apparently be unaware that he is so manifestly improperly dressed, and on a reasonably important occasion too, is only exceeded by my astonishment that it should be considered appropriate to wear the Royal cipher in such informal "uniform" as is referred to above.
The nearest naval equivalent to the first solecism is known as "going astern", namely wearing one's left shoulder strap on the right shoulder, and vice versa. Harder to spot than in the Air Marshal's case, since most people seem to manage to get the curl facing towards their head, but worth a drink to anyone who catches you doing it.
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My surprise that such a senior officer in the so-called Defence Intelligence world should apparently be unaware that he is so manifestly improperly dressed, and on a reasonably important occasion too, is only exceeded by my astonishment that it should be considered appropriate to wear the Royal cipher in such informal "uniform" as is referred to above.
The nearest naval equivalent to the first solecism is known as "going astern", namely wearing one's left shoulder strap on the right shoulder, and vice versa. Harder to spot than in the Air Marshal's case, since most people seem to manage to get the curl facing towards their head, but worth a drink to anyone who catches you doing it.
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Remembrance poppy: Controversies and how to wear it - BBC Newsbeat
How do you wear your poppy? | The Royal British Legion
Seems there is no right way or wrong way....
How to wear it: Many say on the left, symbolising that you keep those who died close to your heart. It's also where military medals are worn. Others say men should wear it on the left and women on the right, like you would a badge or brooch. The Queen however wears hers on the left.
There are also many people who say that the leaf should point to 11 o'clock. The Royal British Legion told Newsbeat: "There is no right or wrong way to wear a poppy. It is a matter of personal choice whether an individual chooses to wear a poppy and also how they choose to wear it. The best way to wear a poppy is to wear it with pride."
There are also many people who say that the leaf should point to 11 o'clock. The Royal British Legion told Newsbeat: "There is no right or wrong way to wear a poppy. It is a matter of personal choice whether an individual chooses to wear a poppy and also how they choose to wear it. The best way to wear a poppy is to wear it with pride."
Some wear it on the left side of their body, as this is close to the heart, while others suggest that men wear it in their left lapel (similar to a boutonnière) and women wear it on the right (similar to a brooch).
There’s also a myth that only members of the Royal Family are allowed to wear theirs on the right - this isn’t true.
However, none of these are the "correct" way to wear your poppy.
The best way to wear one is simply with pride.
There’s also a myth that only members of the Royal Family are allowed to wear theirs on the right - this isn’t true.
However, none of these are the "correct" way to wear your poppy.
The best way to wear one is simply with pride.
Seems there is no right way or wrong way....
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Always wore mine on the right with medal to the left(in uniform). As for the leaf, no leaf in the 60s. I think it is fairly new.