Opening of the crew bar for one hour after the arrival of a Transport/Air Support Command flight at Bahrain Airport, Gan Blue Lagoon and the Changhi Creek Hotel was an official requirement. According to the medics crews needed to rehydrate after longhaul flights. With a bit of luck another arrival before the hour was up would ensure we were properly watered. During far east resupply excercises they could be open 24 hours non stop.
Happy days.