I had the privilege of attending the media assignment at RAF Brize Norton in the early hours of Friday morning.
Now some of you reading this may be surprised to hear my comments as I have been accused by some as being a 'naval worshiper'.....but;
I must say that it was a real eye opener to see so many RAF personnel helping out, having given up their free time! Many on 99 squadron had volunteered to help with various stages of planning and with the loading of equipment and supplies onto C-17 ZZ177.
It was also very warming to, sneakily, overhear various phone conversations that went roughly; ''so the navy will be doing that, great, tell them we are bringing.....'' and ''ask them (navy) if they can do this as it will help....''
I really got a genuine sense that both forces were pulling together for the greater good and any kind of inter-service rivalry was certainly not at work.
I am now, however, saddened that some of the previous comments on this thread has resorted back to type.....
