GUT Memories
RAF Gutersloh, early 1970s. One of the barmen in the Officers' Mess was a German: Willi.
Detachment of 6 x Italian F104s to Gut, so cue 19 Sqn pilot, who spoke the lingo, to be appointed O i/c Italians.
Five days into the detachment, said 19 Sqn pilot rushes into OM bar one evening and says to assembled throng "has anyone seen the Italian officers?"
Willi's droll response was "yes, sir ve had the same problem during ze var!"
Brought the house down!