Null,
I well remember the requirement for MLG doors pinned up for towing at Colerne circa 71-73 but can't ever remember there being a "wash bay team". I was on White team (Base 3) Fosse way Air Force and we washed our own aircraft. I have a very fond memory of helping to wash a 70 Sqdn, crud and custard, airframe, inbound for Base 3. Whilst scrubbing the structure to the rear of the RH MLG my brush head disappeared inside the skin. We subsequently found a large hole in the skin, camouflaged with black bodge tape, and never a mention in the aircraft documents. I'm sure you had similar experience.
Smudge
