Thread drift: not a deployment but a diversion.
Bootlace seal in Shackleton propellor assembly began leaking, so precautionary into Colt. Result was 2 days stuck on the ground awaiting spares. Even worse was that we were wearing Goon Suits and PMC (OC Admin need I say) refused permission for us to use public rooms in the mess - we even had to take meals at a different time to the Mess Members.
Hospitality? Not here.