Originally Posted by
Alan Mills
Jacko, the 4 AeOps in your last paragraph were used to provide Maritime communications/procedures knowledge for the C130s when they flew on the long missions to support the Task force. The C130 force did not often work with the RN, and incorrect procedures may have resulted in a blue on blue event. I flew on one of the C130 missions, but it aborted when we were unable to refuel from a Victor.
Thanks Alan, mystery solved! Lovely that it's something straightforward and not sneaky beaky, as that makes it easier to doff one's cap in the direction of
MAEOp's Blezard, Kutassy and Mildwater and FS Turner. Were you another Nimrod AEOp yourself, Alan - I imagine that goys from several squadrons were involved, and that I've only named those from 201.