Ops desk
On 48, Co-pilots and navs assisted by more junior AQMs and Air Engs would take turns manning the ops desk.
Early in '68 it was my turn and one evening just as I was locking everything up, Sqn Ldr Ops ( Wobbly Willie ) came dashing in and said' "Stay here, there's a flap on, FEAF want 3 crews to get airborne ASAP ".
"OK Sir, Do you want me to contact them?".
" No, I've done that already, they should be on their way here now - to get things rolling I want you to start preparing the logs and charts".
" Fine ", I replied, " Where are they going? ".
" I can't tell you that as it's top secret ", Says he going ever redder in the face - any one who recognises whom I am referring to, will recall that rosie complexion!