Uniform

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 09:30

I agree with Shelldrake

Prince Harry, although on the posted strength of an AAC Regiment, has not yet been invited to transfer to their permanent cadre of qualified pilots, he is therefore correctly dressed

Jimsigs
The Academy Sergeant Major would doubtless be proud of Prince Harry's turnout however the correct abbreviation for the former's appointment is AcSM. ASM is the abbreviation for Artificer Sergeant Major, a REME WO1 appointment

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 09:32

Still a mix and match of uniform items in my book Shelldrake !!

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 09:34

Shelldrake wrote:

jimsigs1 wrote:: Well chaps,

Here is the first showing of wearing the Queen's Diamond Anniversary Medal. HM is reported in the Mail as giving her permission to wear this although not officially passed for wearing yet. Also, I see Prince Harry has a slight mixture of uniform - a blue AAC beret with a Household brigade Badge. Comment please !!

He's not a member of the AAC, only seconded to them, which would allow him to return to the Blues and Royals, presumably on Majority, to command a Squadron. Wonder if they took him down the Big C and the Rose Garden when he visited Belize? (Whatever they are?) affraid

The geezer behind The Royal, him with the scrambled egg on his hat, some sort of general I take it. He seems to have a few medals rattling about there.
I wonder what the Belize forces have been involved in to warrant such an abundance ?

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 10:30

Keeping the Guatemalans at bay? Very Happy

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 10:37

Remind me Shelldrake what the history is behind the Guatemalans ?

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 10:41

i also joined the AAC the long way around, ( on ERE posting from my parent regt the15/19H ) any one attatched to the AAC wore the cambridge blue beret. any one ( officer or soldier ) can apply to become aircrew and continue to wear the insignia of their parent regiment.since 1973 the AAC have been a direct entry unit. ( hope that makes sense)

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 11:32

Gentlemen

Just goes to show that so far as the British Army goes there is no standard issue uniform (and the General Staff are the worst offenders in adding variations (claiming Regimental tradition))

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 11:41

Your right JPW unfortunately one of those things that come with the privilege of power

Les bounce

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 12:27

Jim,

www.belizenet.com/history/chap14.html

This will explain the history of the dispute between the two countries better that I can. Although it was "Active Service", I don't suppose we will be receiving a medal from a grateful Belizean/British government anytime soon. Laughing

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 14:07

Sheldrake,

Thanks for that. A perfect insight into what really happened. I must say I have again been educated in my old age. You learn something new every day. Of course you have served in that part of the world so you would have know the history etc.

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 14:12

Les, I'm not really worried one way or another regarding 'the correct dress' etc. You and the rest of the guys have come across all sorts of dress and their regulations in the course of our travels. So long as it is smart and does justice to the Regiment/Arm of service then no harm is done. It does seem to be those with power are the worse offenders. Look at Monty with his two badges. Bet the Glosters were a bit peeved.

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 14:16

Quite right, at the end of the day it is the pride in yourself and the pride you have in your Regt/Corps that matters

Les Wink

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 16:42

did i miss some thing,why would the glosters be peeved at monty,idon think he was badged to them,was he?.

silly me ,the glosters wear badge back and front,monty wore two at front Embarassed

i wil go back to sleep now my appologies to all. Sleep

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 18:45

Bit Of a mix up, Cavalry officers should be carrying a sabre not an infantry sword looks smart
Must have a good batman.

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 20:33

dandc,

I was only drawing the conclusion that only the Glosters wore two badges and Monty was really out of order with his two. Anyway, they say he did it to raise the morale. He also wore an Australian type hat with many badges on it.

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 20:59

jimsigs1

no dig intended i made a genuine cock up my fault.

Subject: Re: Uniform 6/3/2012, 21:31

I know Dandc, anyway chum I once tried for the AAC back in 1963 (that awful winter). Reported to Biggin Hill for the initial tests, passed those and two days later off to Middle Wallop for further tests. Didn't get through those but never mind I had a go.

Guest

What was it Jim?/The eye muscle balance test?
That sorted a few out..

Subject: Re: Uniform 7/3/2012, 07:43

jimsigs1 wrote:: I know Dandc, anyway chum I once tried for the AAC back in 1963 (that awful winter).

Theo two worst Winters of the 20th Century?

Mike & Bernie. Very Happy

Guest

Oh dear

Subject: Re: Uniform 7/3/2012, 08:39

Shelldrake wrote:

jimsigs1 wrote:: I know Dandc, anyway chum I once tried for the AAC back in 1963 (that awful winter).

Theo two worst Winters of the 20th Century?

Mike & Bernie. Very Happy

"Oh f***, there's two of 'em !"

Subject: Re: Uniform 7/3/2012, 09:43

jimsigs1 wrote:: Still a mix and match of uniform items in my book Shelldrake !!

Bitch!

Subject: Re: Uniform 7/3/2012, 09:50

No I failed 'cause the old brain was not quick enough - I mean you have to navigate, communicate, read all the dials and fly the darn thing. Now a bomber pilot I could do, he has lots of fellas around him Ha! Ha!

Guest

Yea man ..You and Barnes Wallis...What a team,, Laughing

Subject: Re: Uniform 7/3/2012, 12:04

Barnie (as I call him), would have been the Rear Gunner. No smutty comments from the Scaleys purleese!! Suspect

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