Royal Navy personnel (L-R) technician Richard Lewis, Lieutenant Thomas Gell, and Lieutenant Nadia Robertson wearing the new Personal Clothing System (PCS) Photo: MOD
Baseball Caps And Velcro The Future For Royal Navy -- The Telegraph
It used to be bell-bottomed trousers and white hats - but British sailors are now donning US-style baseball caps and Velcro to go to sea.
The new Royal Navy uniform also includes zip-up boots with fake laces, while rank insignia are worn at the front rather than on the shoulders.
The outfit, known as Number 4 dress, is already being worn during combat duties by the 190-strong crew of HMS Daring, the new £1 billion Type 45 destroyer, including its commander Captain Guy Robinson (below).
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My Comment: I prefer the white hats.
