Not really the most rations loaded at one time but on a return journey from Homestead AFB in Florida, we rationed for the usual American steaks and all the trimmings for 25 air and ground crew. Cooked our little asses off on the first leg to Gander.
Had told Pat Carroll (OCA) that we required no further rations, but a bloated crew landed at Gander and was told that the Canadians had very kindly laid on a meal in the terminal, and it would be rude to not show up.
Staggering back to the jet for the final overnight leg to land at ISK at 0700L, we were confronted by rations being loaded, which comprised of the finest Nova Scotian Salmon salads, and ice cream!! etc etc.
Had to sign for the damn stuff but promptly lost the receipt. It was a bit like eating the wafer thin mint from the Meaning of Life, trying to sample the ice cream.
Slept well on the way back and the welcoming groundcrew at ISK never saw so much uneaten rations coming off an aircraft.
