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Old 29th May 2012, 15:31
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Brian 48nav
 
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Australians

Before 'Shewhomustbeobeyed' saw the light and chose me she had an Australian boy friend, Pete H - his old man was instructing at the Army staff college in Camberley.

Pete H went off to join the Oz Army and years later we made contact again. Pete was doing pretty well and made frequent trips to UK, and always came to stay for a night if he had the chance. I made sure I was there of course!

The last visit for General Pete was just before he retired and he had an Oz major on exchange with the Brits ferrying him around. He stayed the night and next morning was being picked up early prior to meetings at MOD. I heard his car arrive and went outside to open the gate, dressed in my dressing gown and wellies. Major gets out, looks at me, throws up a smart salute to Pete and says 'Your secret's safe with me, Sir'. We nearly wet ourselves!
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