Mickey came into the Odiham bar on a Friday night after an exercise ended, in his tactical kit. Unfortunately he had his flies undone, in a spectacular way, and a whole army of largely career-minded officers affected not to notice. Except one, a less than career-minded 54 year old Flt Lt who stood on a table, called for quiet and announced that the "AOC had his flies undone, and that all General List officers were advised to follow suit."
All GL officers did, pulling out their shirt tails. Most Supp List officers did the same, thus disclosing their career ambitions. MM laughed harder than anyone and a great evening ensued, noted only for the absence of WRAF who came into the bar, saw, and fled before anyone could explain.