Originally Posted by
GICASI2
No - he was Air Cdre Rocks after being the best stn cdr that Cranwell has seen. He was a desert Hunter man, Jags and BALO with the paras, surviving the infamous Keil Canal jump: his parachute failed, he bounced off the canopy of the man ahead and was caught by the said man (who broke both legs when landing!). A larger than life bloke who was an inspirational Boss.
He was an exceptional boss of RAFG Rugby during his time as SASO, frequently getting errant young lads like myself time off for rugby. He also ran a mean last leg of the naked 4x100m on the track outside Bruggen Bears Rugby Club!!