gatt wrote in news:226pte.dmb.17.3
@integratelecom.com:

BlackHawk wrote:


BTW, when you fly and are issued IFR instructions are you aware or does
it matter what the respective controller in that dark TRACON that is
COMPLETELY away from the public view is "Wearing" that day or night???

Why did Spitfire pilots wear uniforms under their flying gear during the
Battle of Britain? The public couldn't see them.


In case they got captured. No uniform and they could be shot as spies.

Also, the brits have a fetish about appearances. BA pilots do their sim in
uniform, for instance.



Bertie