Rossian
Think we may be talking about 2 separate articles and co-pilots - I could be wrong but why let the facts get in the way etc .........
Am pretty sure there was a big spread about a week in the life of Whitto and his 206 crew in the MoS magazine, covering a flight, sim and crew BBQ. The journo was desperate to push the dashing RAF Officer angle; unfortunately Whitto couldn't oblige, so it was left to the suave, sophisticated, well gelled-up and tanned co-pilot (Darren?). Amazingly, he also possessed a sleek red Lamborghini so the image was complete. Darren milked the coverage for all it was worth and allegedly had to fight them off. Much later, the entire Sqn was assembled for a state-of-the-nation. The Boss strode in and was instantly blinded by Darren's engagement ring featuring a massive 'rock' (
choosing my words very carefully !) , all parish notices were adjourned while Darren was made to parade his ring in front of the multitude
We were no more good for the rest of the day!
Am aware of the other incident, Rossian, involving the 'Spanish' senorita. Believe that was a different spoof on another gullible co carried out by some irksome siggies - wonder if Dai was involved in it?
Two further points:
Co-pilots on the Kipper fleet are still being suckered with depressing regularity, not only by the common soldiery, but also some of the younger AEO's with a bit of 'spiwit' left in them.
Returning to the subject of this thread, Whitto would never allow a siggie to get one over on him. Oops, I forgot, wasn't it Judge Rembrandt who persuaded him to don some tight leathers, jump astride a meaty Harley and cruise through the streets of San Francisco before disappearing into the Nappa Valley sunset together?
And, to the best of my knowledge, neither had served on Guernsey's Own!
Whitto, gentleman aviator and Easy Rider.