My arrival check on my first squadron has PD Paphos on it, and my last detachment in the RAF was Cyprus. I defended it during Desert Shield (the nurses were
soooooooooo grateful
) and I have been more times than I can count - what with the Animal House fridge and jugs of Brandy Sours, that would be twice,
at least.
There are times you are glad your jet can be landed by a ham-fisted idiot with a hangover (as is your nav, especially as he paused on the walkout to throw up behind the chocks box). Without even being asked, I ensured my landing woke him up again so he could pretend to be alert on the walk-in
p.s. Halloumi, every time! Despite being in the Back of Beyond,they sell it here, and my neighbour's girlfriend's homemade red wine stands in very well for kokkinelli.