Kilwhang,
Nicely remembered on the blanks. I suspect the old Aluminium, red painted jobbies that were prevelant when I returned to Albert at Lyneham. By the time I was leaving circa 1997 the "front bungs" we're canvas covered pillows, of great luxury, I suspect likely to cause less compressor damage should they be left in on start. Certainly more comfortable as a pillow in the hammock
Doug,
Thank goodness I was only a lowly GE. I think that that spider might have seen me run back across the pond, without resorting to Albert Airways.
Sunday night question.
Anyone remember the "crew member" on the roof trick. ISTR used on Op Banner trips, due to their short duration ? I bet someone has done it or been aboard when it was done. If not, I'm happy to relate the version given to me by a very experienced loadmaster some years back.
Smudge
