HC Deb 27 September 1939 vol 351 c1313
6. Squadron-Leader Hulbert

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the incorporation of the Auxiliary Air Force with the Regular Force, officers and other ranks of the Auxiliary Air Force should now cease to wear the letter "A" on their uniforms?

Sir K. Wood

No, Sir. I understand that members of the Auxiliary Air Force take a natural pride in, and are happy to be identified with, that force. It is not, therefore, proposed to issue instructions that members shall cease to wear the distinguishing badge.

Mr. Anstruther-Gray

Will my right hon. Friend be careful not to encourage senior officers with negligible service to pose as superior to junior officers with considerable service?

Flight-Lieutenant Grant-Ferris

Does my right hon. Friend realise that these men treasure that "A" as symbolic of all their traditions, and are grateful to my right hon. Friend for his answer?