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**mysteron** · 26-07-2009, 19:28

Originally Posted by track_rash

And grey!

Apologies, and Brown with Cherrypicker and anyone else I forgot.

**jboldie** · 26-07-2009, 19:29

Originally Posted by track_rash

Originally Posted by mysteron

I can see it now, 1000 odd berets in a pile in a rainbow of colours (Maroon, Blue, Khaki, Black, Slime Green, AGC Green, RAF Blue, etc)
Whaddya think?

And grey!

Just imagine the impact if one of 'Them' added his sand-coloured one for effect....

**mysteron** · 26-07-2009, 19:30

Originally Posted by MSI64

I like the beret idea it needs some work

Do we need a date to send them off so the impact is in one go or would a slow and steady stream of berets and cap badges be better?

I would say that either we corall them altogether and send it in one parcel - not so good.

Or...

We set a date and send them all at the same time - co-ordinated with the right sort of Journo.

**jboldie** · 26-07-2009, 19:31

I'm in.

**MSI64** · 26-07-2009, 19:34

me too lets send them all special delivery too so some poor sod has to sign for them

**MrPVRd** · 26-07-2009, 19:51

Berets are a better idea. I was sad at the thought of losing the uniform which I look at with some pride (yes, even the RAF do 'pride' occasionally and I don't just mean the gay parade...)

I'll find my blue beret and dispatch it instead.

**Killaloe** · 26-07-2009, 19:56

As Brooon and his cronies are now on holiday until October hope they are well fed and watered. Trust the civil serpants in Main Building find the Ergonomics of their £1K chairs comfortable & enjoy the expensive artwork designed to make a plesant working environment. The six C47s sitting at Boscombe Down is a shocking disgrace after been grounded for 5 odd years. The JIT resupply is at breaking point with Air Taskings at the moment. We are sending out choccy bars and treat packs to our own. It's a sad state of affairs when folk choose to look after our own through charitable donations and wee morale boosters.

By fcuk Cyclops you have let our Armed Forces down. You will pay the price. I have never ever heard of decent Servicefolk sending in their Uniform or Hard Won Berets to a Prime Minister. You are held in the same Contempt as James Shortt by the British Forces.

**Biscuits_AB** · 26-07-2009, 20:06

Originally Posted by MrPVRd

Something snapped in me today after reading about the MoD appealing against compensation payouts to wounded personnel.

I decided to send my No 1 uniform to Downing Street, with a short note:

Dear Gordon Brown

Your government has now completely forefeited the loyalty of the Armed Forces past and present, as evidenced by the enclosed news article:

Ministers to cut soldiers' injury awards

This is a protest, driven by the constant betrayals of this government, including ignoring the pleas of Service chiefs for life-saving resources, sending personnel to battle with inadequate or unsafe equipment and vehicles, and this latest kick in the teeth for injured veterans.

Enough is enough. These betrayals will not be forgotten when voters go to the polls within the next year, and campaigns and protests will hopefully keep these betrayals in the public eye.

Serving personnel who may wish to make such a protest (bearing in mind QRs etc), I would advise sending a spare personal item of uniform, unless you wish to incur the wrath of the storemen and senior warrant officers of the three Services....probably best to remove identifying labels and badges and send an anonymous note as well, unless you particularly want to upset others in the chain of command as well. However, if you have PVRd and it is your last day and you have money to spare....

Ex-serving - you could send your own kit (although this may be a difficult decision if it is of sentimental value), or buy a spare (see below).

Other supporters - get on ebay or get down the Army surplus store, CS95 is probably available.

You sent him an RAF uniform? Bet he's just sh*tting himself now.

**OPPO** · 26-07-2009, 20:11

The Royal Mail will probably lose them all!

What about a dump truck full of them. Better photo op for the journo's when they're off-loaded at the end of Downing St, or in front of Westminster?

The post they'll likely never see anything because the civil servants will all hide them...

Of course the driver will likely get nicked, which is a flaw in my cunning plan...

**ICShiiteJobs** · 26-07-2009, 20:12

To be honest... As already said... You need the right journo. Why not organise an arrse piss up in London... Walk down to number 10 and get everyone to place their berets on ground in front of no 10... It's all about visuals. Sending a parcel will only mean it gets turfed into the bin.... Camera berets No 10.. best bet.