The RAF Officers' Mess at Farnborough was the No1 Mess of the Royal Air Force and copied from the Indian Army mess at Poona, hence the covered walkways and storm drains. I have many happy memories of living there , including helping hosting two "Farnboroughs" ( '70,'72) whilst doing project work at the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. Very different organisations from the RAE, with which there would appear to be some confusion.
I subsequently had the joys and delights of manning trade stands at three "Farnboroughs" whilst in industry. No comparison.
Last edited by Haraka; 15th Jun 2016 at 16:33.
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