As we are well and truly in the (cess) pit of 'K' recollections no doubt our non Herc readers will be appalled at the primitive nature of our conveniences (or in conveniences if you prefer). On long dets to 'interesting' places the usual drill was to line the Elsan bucket with a (strong) poly bag to aid emptying and to keep the innards clean. When we caught the 'squits' and the show had to go on we flew in nappies. I do not recall many problems with the in flight catering out of RAF bases but anywhere else could be dodgy at times. Of course the in flight meal often got the blame for the effects of the previous evening curry.