We respected Goa in all ways but one: we weren't supposed to overfly the territory.
And it wasn't until very many years later that we discovered that the Calcutta Light Horse also respected Goa in all ways but one .....
Danny - I must also say how enormously I enjoy your reminiscences as a truly worthy successor to Regle, Cliff, et al - including, if I may, special thanks good wishes to Fred. Just to see your moniker on the list of new posts is enough to bring a smile to my face, even before I open up your latest offering - thank you so much - not least for your "tailpieces"!
Jack