Originally Posted by
ShyTorque
Back in the 1980s a 747 was chartered by MOD to carry troops to RAF Germany. On landing at Gutersloh it was fully disembarked and unloaded in less than 20 minutes because the pax helped.
I remember operating one of those MOD troop charters with BA from Glasgow to Gutersloh on the B747 -200. Certainly a fast turnaround with the troops helping.
First visit, and on studying the RAF App Chart noticed that the normal jet arrival was from Initials and a break into the circuit not below 500 ft.if I remember. So I did my best to comply, although at 1000ft and a slightly less enthusiastic Break. All worked well, although probably today with flight recorders, I’d be invited to a visit with the Flight Manager. Cap on and without the tea and biscuits.