As a young Airman at Cranwell in the late 50s early 60s we had lots of visiting ex Cranwell jet jocks visit us from the squadrons in their hot ships. The best at the time was usually the Hunter. When we saw them off after their visit it was usual for the strapper in to ask for a beat up down the pan. There was also a subtle hint that "so and so", who they would have known, had done one a little while before and had got below the fin of a JP.
This was like waving a red rag to a bull and had the usual effect on a jet jock and we were rewarded with some great beat ups.
Oh great days.