Promoted to Flt Lt in the sand outside the Officers' Mess at Masirah, when I was informed I was improperly dressed - bought a bottle of "Gizzit" gin, followed later by a bottle of "Posbee" whisky. Crept out of the back door when I 'retired', and never did get the quaiche they earnestly promised me... I'll get over it, eventually ....
Daughter had 3 years in a US school, and was very glad to recount the stories of her grandad, great uncle and Dad on Veteran's Day ...
