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Old 21st Jan 2021, 19:35
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BEagle
 
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On a similar note. I knew a Vulcan AEO named Colin S****y who was known as Col, his flying suit nametag read Col S****y.
Colin was the AEO on our crew and a really nice chap too. In Feb '79 we flew a JMC trip; Colin's immersion suit was in for servicing, so he was given a section spare. On which there was a large label stating 'Suit size (), Sock size 8'.... On the bus to the jet, we grabbed hold of him and 'Sock size 8', with the aid of a black permanent pen, became 'Cock size 8" '.

Then came the sudden snow and we were diverted to Kinloss without any change of clothing or div kit. No room in the OM, so we were accommodated off base. As you do, we went out for a few beers still dressed in immersion suits - and Colin soon became the centre of attention amongst the local ladies!

We finally escaped the frozen North 5 days later. Mercifully Clothing Stores agreed to give us some flying suits, socks and shirts the day after we landed, before our kit became too reesty!
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