During the last knockings in Singapore in 1971, there were rumours circulating among the great unwashed (lower ranks of all three British services) that it was destined to become an officers' club for the Singapore Armed Forces.
On one notable occasion, the 'high-spirited' chappies took it upon themselves to ensure that the revered edifice was left in a less than pristine condition. Much of the furniture and fittings was trashed - I believe several items of furniture took a swim after being launched from the diving board. Subsequently the military fuzz became involved and names were taken!
One of those involved was a wag from a Changi unit. At his disciplinary hearing, the evidence from a Military Policeman was read out. When I asked why airman X was standing on the piano with a fire extinguisher, he replied "Trying to put out the fire, corporal"
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Rather unfairly, the junior ranks of
all units were subject to a collective charge, whether or not they had been involved.