Goudie, did they issue magnetised knee pads for polishing the underside of the wing
I'm sure, having polished many a Lightning, I can't see the point of using Wadpol on a painted aircraft, apart from removing dried flies. Perhaps Scampton had some sort of Lightning envy ! And having looked on line, I have to apologise as it seems that ;
Wadpol Aircraft Polish
Wadpol is a highly effective impregnated wadding that cleans and polishes weathered or corroded aluminium and painted surfaces, giving a smooth finish and lasting protection thanks to its built-in corrosion inhibitors. It is widely used by airlines for polishing leading edges, and efficiently removes stains and exhaust emission deposits from engine cowlings.
As for the drill etc, I'm very glad I never served at Scampton. I know for sure, I would have enjoyed putting the Vulcan Q-AVUL-A qualification to use, some bloody good blokes on the squadron ground crews.
Smudge
