Back in the days when there were real aeroplanes at Wattisham - before we gave the place to the grunts and their infernal clattering things - there used to be the annual nause of the Charity Cocktail Party, which included a prize draw. Various folk were 'volunteered' to seek out prizes, including, one year, a certain Sqn Ldr. He was a rather serious chap and didn't always appreciate the boys' banter - so they decided to have a little prank. One particularly alcoholic lunchtime they did a bit of phoning around and left a note for him: "Please ring..........as soon as possible regarding the Charity Draw". Jumping at the chance of another donation, he phoned the number in earshot of the wind-up team:" Hello, this is Sqn Ldr ***** **** of RAF Wattisham - I understand that you would like to make a donation to our Charity Draw?". There was an icy silence at the other end, followed by "This is the Argentine embassy. We don't think we can help you!".
It was April 1982 and he hadn't heard the news that day!