I was present on the 230 Sqn Det in 1981 when most of the aircrew and groundcrew had flown to a deserted caye for the Det BBQ. After said BBQ, one engine failed to start and all the groundcrew had to get off so that the puma and operating crew could transit back to (the delightfully named) airport camp on one engine, pick up a replacement aircraft, return to the caye and pick up groundcrew. I can't speak for the others but I was really glad
to see the aircraft returning.
Fred
P.S. Brought to mind fond memories of 230, Gutersloh and Belize.