Long Transits
The introduction of tankers with windows down the back introduced a whole new level of stress into AAR trails. I remember a trip back across the pond where each bracket would see every window packed with sympathetic "mates" doing everything in their power to put you off, because obviously a "miss" was a sign of weakness. The tanker crew were obviously open to bribery, because the last bracket was supposed to be discretionary, and in spite of the fact that we had more than enough to get home they insisted on "one more plug"! Still didn't miss though!
Fond memories of GG, who could be relied on for a call of "Adnams flowing" and pigeons to Southwold from the most obscure parts of the world!