Akrotiri,
I wonder if that was the same DI Sgt Rose that was at Swinderby in the late 70's. On my intake he was partnered by one Cpl Dick Eccle(S?).
If it was, the Sgt Rose I recall getting a v. severe bollo off one day was stocky but quite short - I was 6' 4'' at the time, and yes, I made the mistake of looking down. Definitely not the right thing to do!
After the proverbial tearing off a strip, while I gazed ahead at the picturesque Lincolnshire landscape over his head he stormed down the line, to be replaced at my eye level by Cpl Eccle who quietly suggested I remove the smile that was beginning to spread from side to side.
Ah, Happy Days
