I was at Lossie from '74 to '81 on 8 Sqn Shacks. In July 78, I was lucky to be asked by 849 to fill a lookers slot on a 2 ship detachment to Aalborg.. (Ex Early Star)
Had a famil with Bill Covington in XL502 a few days before departure - before leaving Lossie on 3 Jul 78 with Cov in XL482. Flew twice at Aalborg on 4 Jul - one sortie each with Dave Moojen (XL482) and Cov (XL500) before returning with Cov in XL500 on 5 Jul. Total 9hr25.. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the RN looker I flew with.. I can see his face clearly - he had a blond-ish beard. Think he went to 360 afterwards.
I remember being mightily impressed by the radar picture quality compared to that of the Shack. Tribute to the RN maintainers.
Very enjoyable few days..! (but 37 years ago - ye gods!)