HALO work has to become a favourite experience for me. In the run up to GW1, I was fortunate (or otherwise) to experience two months of MFF type build up with the usual team. As the potential to divert from our standard base was the norm, one of the two GEs was required to accompany the aircraft on all lifts. Now, my mate Kev was more than happy with the ground level conditions at both Minhad and Abu Dhabi, so generally we were happy for me to be sent aloft. Once above 10K with the back doors open, it was a real treat, cool air, and great views. As we went higher, even the O2 muzzle didn't diminish the relief from the heat on the ground. Simply a relief, never afforded by air conditioned hotel rooms etc. on a hot day in the UK like today, I would jump at the chance of a HALO today
Smudge
