I was on D watch in the early 70's and spent many night duties listening in awe to the Hollis/West laugh in. Much better than Live at the Apollo.
I even went on a fam. flight to LLLD with Waud and Hickman meeting Les there. We hired a car and drove to the Red Sea . Really hot we were dressed accordingly. Les was in his Sidney Greenstreet suit - white bowling hat,bow tie and his flappy suit. We thought about setting up a stall to take his picture but thought better of it. Anyway on the way back we come upon an arab leading a camel. Les ever ready for a photo opportunity says stop. I stop, Les goes back. Keith, Al and I are snoozing in the heat when I look in the mirror and see Les being pursued by arab and camel and cries of "money,money,money" from the arab. The other two say drive off. I have never seen Les so active. I thought about driving off,but I realised he was doing our fam.flight reports.He clambered in , he was breathless until we reached Tel Aviv. I reckon I saved your dad's life that day Dave and well worth it. Shame on you Keith(up there) and AH.
I may now have to lay to rest the real Les West's trouser story. I have regaled in the story so many times but it always gets a laugh. It is still available in airmiss report LY 219 - BE 5120 South of OCK circa 1971 give or take a year. Those call signs might not be quite right.
I still remember your dad plonking you on the lighting panel with your spotter's book on D watch. Have you still got those shorts?
He was a little great character, I miss him alredy,see you soon Dave.
AC