Rather luckier than the 1312 Flt cat. He'd been there since the flight moved to Albert Square. But when he was very old and infirm, some cruel, heartless sods (groundcrew) took the old chap out into the bondhu and drowned him..... Poor old bugger. Friends to many, he deserved better.
Are you talking about Trevor, BEags? 'He' was a 'she', which came as a great surprise to 1312 personnel when a litter of baby Trevors was presented in early 1986. A speying was quickly organised, and Trevor resumed honorary male status...
I had the pleasure of transporting Trevor from Stanley to Mount Pleasant when 1312 moved. As the official Flight cat, it was deemed appropriate that Trevor should fly in a Hercules rather than go by road. Unfortunately, no-one consulted Trevor on the point, and she left us in no doubt that she wasn't over-impressed with the whole experience. Perhaps the litter was her revenge?!