Thanx for explaining what Condec stood for AA62. I never knew. I think the latest ones were called Atlas Mk 2. Not to be confused with the A400M or are they Grizzlys.
Your pic at #1269 brought back memories of loading the 108" MSP. probably the coldest day I remember at Lyneham. The thing got stuck in the K we had to remove every single skydel pin one by one to get it out and remove the rubbing strips to get it in the J. An interesting day.
I note the TROC was pre the George Rogers satchel. I would love to know who George was and the story. AA62 has already explained much about the TROC.
Also how many of us have had a bit of kit named after us. We have had Norah Batty, I can imagine the Smudge hammock, or the AA62 Toe ramp, a certain Test Pilot trim switch guard, Dolly Parton gets a mention on another thread.