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781 (Newquay) Squadron are currently competing for Plymouth & Cornwall Wing against the other wings in South West Reigon at RAF Lyneham!



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Uniform Care

Shoes

Kit 

  • Black polish (Kiwi Parade Gloss)
  • Neutral polish (optional)
  • cotton wool balls
  • well-washed duster
  • toothbrush
  • pair of old tights
  • warm water

Method

  • Use toothbrush on welts only
  • Wet cotton wool balls and apply black polish
  • Alternatively use damp duster wrapped around one finger
  • Rub in circles until glossy
  • Repeat with neutral polish if using
  • Use tights for final buffing

 

Shirts

  • Use lots of steam
  • If you don't have a steam iron wring out a clean cotton or linen tea towel in clean water and lay it over the shirt
  • Iron collar first
  • Yoke next (section below collar supporting epaulettes)
  • First sleeve
  • Back
  • Second sleeve
  • Front with buttons on
  • Front with buttonholes 
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Using this order prevents going over the same place twice and possibly creasing sections

Trousers/Skirt

  • Use lots of steam
  • If you don't have a steam iron wring out a clean cotton or linen tea towel in clean water and lay it over the garment
  • Put crisp crease in front and back of trouser legs
  • Do not put any creases into skirt unless it has a pleat in the front
  • If tramlines develop, use more steam!