The unruly gaggle of saddo's behind the flag was always good for a laugh for those of us burdened with the parade. Never seen one occasion when they all got it together - even coming to attention!
Had one AOCs parade at Honington which was absolute purgatory. The thunder flies and green fly were swarming from the nearby acres of wheat fields and gently blowing onto the parade. Of course one couldn't scratch or wave the buggers away and one had to stand there and take it. It was therefore a huge pleasure when OC Admin turned round and told me to march over to the supernumeraries and "sort the buggers out". Spent the whole distance there and back scratching like mad. Pep talk had no effect on the aircraft ballast though!