The prodigal son has returned from his 'skive' to France for a week. Skulking at the back I did not think I would be missed !
I do not recall dropping the 'tube' but certainly dropped winter kit for those gallant chaps already mentioned. We used to drop a form of sled with skis etc strapped on and more than once during a trial the sled and the skis made their own separate ways to the DZ.
I had huge respect for the SBS who would disappear out into the night over the water following a Gemini or Zodiac.
Sorry to hear about the A400 crash but out of respect for them and their families and following TT's request I will leave it at that.