Digression continues ....
I only once did a route forecast for a Beverley [actually several of}. This was at RAF Nicosia c. 1962. A major night paradrop in a Cyprus exercise area. It was my first "1000 bomber" brief, attended by the staish [Mickey Martin, of Dambuster fame], a brigadier or two, and an intimidating and demanding congregation. I was the youngest and most junior forecaster on the island, which was probably why the job fell to me.
As the Beverleys took off in the dusk, clamshell doors removed and some sort of interior lighting on, it was a fascinating sight from the Tower stairs. One hand gripped the rail, the other had fingers crossed.
Fortunately very little injury, and most of the dropped loads survived the fall. I really can see them now, climbing slowly out to the west. In retrospect a much more senior and experienced man should have done the job.
PS I think Hastings were also involved but they left no memory.