Centralised Servicing was brought in at Ballykelly in 1968
All ac retained their Sqn markings and were still parked "outside" their respective Sqns
Prior to that, the Sqns, 203, 204, 210 and ASWDU prided themselves in declaring their serviceability rate at morning prayers,
Early am, on day 1 of the new event, crews were queing in the newly established Line Office (Previously ENI) to go flying and were told to be patient.
Appreciate now, all the groundies have been centralised as well
"Not sure where your ac is located"
"The F700 was here a minute ago"
"We think the bowser is on the way now"
"What time were you planning to get airborne"
"Are you the SAR Crew"
"Nobody told us about you"
"The WO is trying to find the flying programme"
"Your rations have gone to the north side"
"I'm not happy with this"
"This never happened on the Sqn"
"Sorry lads, please give us some time"
"Is that your transport leaving"
Anyone out there remember OC ENG - Formby of Formby - drove a RR Silver Ghost Mk1?
I bloody well do!
Then I got posted to Singapore - Ah well!