Just an update on the Busby having now had a reply from the Bandmaster of the Central Band.
These have definately been retired. Although they were tried in the early days of RAF Bands, the current feeling is that the Busby is not seen as having very strong links the RAF, being more of a Army item, hence the return to a ceremonial peaked cap.
In addition the moderrn Busbys were regarded as being uncomfortable to wear, they tended to fall apart very easily and the last ones they obtained had to be made in China and cost a small fortune.
Having said all that the Bandmaster did end by saying it is possible that the Busby may yet make a return at some unspecified time in the future.
Peter4447
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