RAF to allow beards for the first time
The RAF is set to break with a tradition dating back more than a century next month when it allows personnel to grow beards for the first time in its history
The hair-raising move, which comes into force on 1 September, will allow serving members to wear "a smart, neatly-trimmed, full set beard".
The RAF has insisted members will still have to maintain "high standards of appearance".
"Scraggly or patchy beards will not be accepted," a Ministry of Defence spokesman said.
The RAF says: "This move will help broaden the recruitment pool, promote inclusivity and help us retain our highly-skilled personnel."
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The hair-raising move, which comes into force on 1 September, will allow serving members to wear "a smart, neatly-trimmed, full set beard".
The RAF has insisted members will still have to maintain "high standards of appearance".
"Scraggly or patchy beards will not be accepted," a Ministry of Defence spokesman said.
The RAF says: "This move will help broaden the recruitment pool, promote inclusivity and help us retain our highly-skilled personnel."
READ MORE HERE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49313406
Didn't the original ban on beards have something to do with them compromising the seal on the oxygen masks worn by the fast jet pilots?
I believe you are right there Pamela - all to do with wearing helmets. How can they allow it to happen except for beng afraid to confront the PC mob which will happen sooner or later? If someone is sitting behind a desk then it won't matter but for active service and or flying duties it ought to be automatically a No-No.
