ShyTorque,
We knew it at the time.
There was a group of them in the main shopping street where we were sent. They had the temerity to shake their collection bucket at us and begged donations for the poorly paid, striking firemen.
Have you ever seen half a dozen firemen surrounded by eight or nine really pissed off airmen telling them which way was up? It was fun! Nevertheless, they got the message.
On the other hand, the townspeople were wonderful and couldn't do enough for us. Free cinema, free swimming baths and public baths. Don't think we ever bought a drink on a night out.
I digress from the thread, going now.
Doc C