Originally Posted by
212man
Clearly some wartime service amongst the CFS staff!
Indeed there was !
The chap in the dark uniform, on the far right of the front row, was the personal rotary instructor of our present King. He reckoned he, (Charlie) was good value and did a very commendable set of 'Goon' impressions, including, of course, 'Bluebottle' !
Two in from the right, back row was our USAT exchange officer. He was in charge of the other aircraft, when, as a pair, we went to do some cadet winching on Kinder Scout. We were caught in a nasty snowstorm and had to 'land out'. He later reported that he wouldn't leave the aircraft to 'stretch his legs', 'cos the ****** local sheep were savage !
This was the era of the late George Puddy, the ultimate 'best boss' - front row seated, fourth from the right. Probably the best group I ever had the pleasure of working with !