ROYAL AIR FORCE.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19891, 21 May 1936, Page 12

ROYAL AIR FORCE.

1 ounces m UNIFORM. ISTROUSERS T 0 REPLACE BREECHES , Extensive changes are to be made in the uniforms of ofllcers and men of the Royal Air Force, says a. London paper. From September 1 the peaked cap will be abolished, except for ceremonial occasions, being replaced by a field service cap similar to that tworn by the old Royal Flying Corps. 5 Trousers will replace brocches and E put-tees. ‘ Oi‘ticcrs’ fleid boots will be abolIlshed and a\blue web gaiter may be worn in inclement weather. ‘ An open-neck Jacket will be supplied ;to airmen instead or the close—fitting Etype; with it they will wear a blue—.grey collar and a black tie. This is tshnllar to the dress already authorised l for sergeants. Omcers will wear a blue shirt and !semi—vstii’t collar to match. The black !tie will be retained, but the present stiff white collar and white soft lshirt will disappear. Gaps In Pocket... ’ The changes in offlcers‘ dress will be introduced as from May 1, but the larder will not be compulsory until September 1. In the case of airmen. the new issues will be made from about September 1. The oillciai announcement. of the changes states that the ileld service leap “can be adapted for use as a fly'ing helmet when so desired." ' A (light lieutenant, who served in _t.he Rl74}. and RAJ". commented: f"With regard to the rlmnze in the iserVire cup, the chief feature of the iuld REC. lit’atlxmr \\ns ”14- o‘a-zr‘ \\iih lwhich it cuulrl hr pttu‘ml in the portu‘t triuring flying.“ g A Woman's View. 5 Here is a woman‘s \‘iC\\‘ or the new lunii‘orm: “I am sorry itn‘y are going [back to the forhge cap. it is difficult ito wear. The open-neck coat is splen—trtid, but i am against the trousers. Breeches anti puttees look much Isll‘llli‘lt‘l‘t It, seems to lllt‘ that looks 'ha\'e been sacriilrml i‘or I'nmfnl‘t." As regard-s the Army uniform changes—and particularly the «leer—stalker hat. and open shirt—tho \\'nr Ufilt't‘ report. that the dress was I‘Vpnrimrntul l'nr inunncmrvs. :nnt tint ttiCl'v': is 110 likelihood Lit~ it, tlt‘l‘l|]]]|l|t_.' sencrut wear. yet.