The Helpful Stacker,
..... over here you'd have some NIMBY writing to their MP to complain or the HSE warning that ear protection must be worn by all next time.
I do recall standing on parade as Sqn Standard Bearer with 3 other sqn standard bearers, outside the Officers' Mess at RAF Marham, when the flypast Tornado came boring over the top at roof height and plugged in the burners as he pulled to the vertical. One elderly guest needed helping up, and the 4 of us, unable to let go the ceremonial flags (and therefore unable to stick fingers in ears), were subjected to the full noise, the like of which I have never experienced again! It was extremely painful and ,I'm sure, damaging. Somewhat inconsiderate of the flypast crew?
