PB - that brings back memories. (Not with BOAC/B.A. though)
Dropped off at LHR T.3 to go and visit the old man in SIN when I was about 18.
Got to check-in to be informed no staff travel today. Shucks, SIA's first 747 was on the ramp on del from Seattle. Could I get on that - No! Father was on the other 747 going Seattle westbound - darn it.
Got out the next day.