Hi CJ. You are quite right. I have a few pictures of our 84 Sqn Bevs dropping members of 2 Para over Nanyuki in about 1965. They were definitely dispatched through the side doors.There are a couple of pics of the aircrew and one of the ALM precariously hanging on to a seat netting as he peered out through the door. The quality is not great, but if anyone is interested, I can post them.