The guy who retire last year at 70 has been an expatriate since 1975 . He could have retired 15 years ago with a healhy saving . At 70 , he is a lot fitter than me or many of the younger engineers.
The other who was still working at 72 was another expatriate . Again very fit with a young wife ( early 30 ) and young kid. Dont know what happen to him since 1984 . Maybe he is back in the UK .
Yes they were both on round the clock shift on the line .
I certainly have lots of respect for them .