Originally Posted by
Lynxmech
Or "Trig". Netheravon 1979/1980!!
Just seen this (almost 3 years late, but better late than never (unless it's a weather forecast of course!!))
So, to put the record straight... the 'Trig' mentioned most definitely wasn't a Metman and his nickname was actually '
Trick' - short for Tricker, his surname. He was actually managing the Flight Planning Dept at Netheravon, although I believe he kept the 'Gilbey's Gin' distillery in business for many, many years... most days he was sozzled, particularly on Fridays when he was completely (and I'm not joking here) steaming by early afternoon and then drove home to Upavon!
His 60s/70s dress attire and underarm tide marks on his shirts are a sight that will stay with me forever...