Remembering the Grey PT Knickers - 1980s by Jan Westbury

I remember being issued with my PT kit at the QATC that included large grey knickers to wear with our PT skirts. 

It took me back to my school days and as you can see in the photograph below made us act like silly schoolgirls again.  At least they were comfortable.

The local Regiment always invited the new officers in training to their mess and we were pre-warned of what to expect.  They certainly loved to party and play games, but lots of fun.  I certainly decided to leave at a respectable time, although a colleague stayed and had to jump on a milk float to hitch a ride back to the QATC.  Of course she still turned out immaculately for parade.  What I remember the most were the largest pair of grey knickers behind the bar.  Where on earth did they come from and who wore them?  Were they for real?  Does anyone know?

Of course this was the 20th century and considered amusing. In the 21st century we would have probably all left 'not amused' or indeed just wouldn't happen now.