I and a fellow C130 GE spent a month at El Centro watching these chaps rehearse along with our "operators Albert". As Groundcrew we were particularly impressed with their "see off" routine, it was like watching the RAF Regiment QCS formation drill display. We were so impressed that we created our own routine to see Albert off every morning, and after lunch. As we always launched before the Blues "took the airspace" most of our routine was often watched by members of their team. Seeing the "mickey take"(no disrespect but sharp for US navy), they invited us all to a beer call and I still have a signed A3 photograph from the team, Groundcrew, not aircrew, although they were all there. Great Det, great people and happy memories.
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