On 19 Mar, 13:15, hiddels...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> On Mar 18, 6:19 pm, "John Dundas"
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> wrote:
> > "Conor" wrote in message
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> >news:MPG.206776b741d87d4e98a21e@news.karoo.co.uk...
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> > > In article , Brian
> > > Robertson
> > > says...
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> > >> My future son-in-law is in the Parachute Regiment and I am
> > >> concerned
> > >> about why he has to buy much of his own equipment, that provided by
> > >> the
> > >> MOD simply not being fit for purpose.
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> > > Have you been in the Forces Brian?
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> > > Squaddies have bought their own gear and modified issue kit for
> > > decades. IT IS NOTHING NEW. The MOD issue kit is fit for purpose,
> > > it's
> > > just that for some people, there are better alternatives available
> > > if
> > > you're prepared to pay the horrendous money charged for them. Same
> > > as
> > > for anything.
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> > Well I have to agree with that. I spent 15 years in the Navy and we
> > did buy our own kit when needed. This was a common occurrence. Also we
> > were issued with a certain amount of kit but I always bought some
> > extra working shirts and trousers, even found a Army/Navy store which
> > was cheaper than buying them from our own stores.
>
> > I have mixed feelings about display teams etc. They are good publicity
> > machine for the forces. Its a pity they cant find a sponsor....Maybe
> > Mr Branson?- Hide quoted text -
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> > - Show quoted text -
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> Excellent idea John - that would keep everyone happy.
>
Not me. These highly polluting showoffs are an expense we could well
do without.
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