Bondu 1435 Flt cat. RIP

[raytofclimb]

Sad to announce the death of 1435Flt's longest serving member who died on 11 August after a distinguished career at Mount Pleasant.

Much loved by some and a nuisance to others especially in his latter years he will be missed by all the F3 Aircrew and Groundgrew who knew him.

Was burried this morning next to Rambo with full honours in a short service led by OC 1435 Flt and the Padre.

RIP Bondu.

[VP8]

Were there any relatives left to take over the role??

VEEPS

[extpwron]

I guess he’ll be Cat 5 then?

[Vim_Fuego]

I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a magnificent cat in size and character. To give those who never knew him an idea how strong this animal was I remember one day back in '95' flicking a pencil back and forth to amuse him (and me) when he gripped it between his teeth and bit it in two...

He made 'Q' and the rest of my utterly pointless time down there more bearable...RIP

[BEagle]

Rather luckier than the 1312 Flt cat. He'd been there since the flight moved to Albert Square. But when he was very old and infirm, some cruel, heartless sods (groundcrew) took the old chap out into the bondhu and drowned him.....

Poor old bugger. Friends to many, he deserved better.

[Maple 01]

Poor old SAS was never the same after they dropped an ISO on him at Kent (it was an accident) South Atlantic moggies we salute you!

[The Rocket]

Does this mean we are going to have to p1ss in our own immersion suits now, just to maintain that distinctive Bondu smell

One of the first lessons you learn upon arrival at Q is never to leave any kit on the floor, or risk finding a nice Bondu surprise.

[stillin1]

RIP you piddling, pooing, sleepy old "institution". Having known you from kitten to grouchy old feline - ta ta you loverly smelly old git

[MrBernoulli]

Does anyone know if 'Whoosh' is still the resident cat at 1312 Flt?

[ZH875]

Is Taz still protecting The Timmy Hangar/Eng Wg HQ?.

[VC10 5OOT1E]

"Whoosh" was still around in Jul 03 but it's days were numbered due to the impending moves that were afoot of 1312. Last heard it was going to stay with Q-crew who were to remain over at Albert Sq.

Cheers

[6foottanker]

Hmm, yes, Whoosh apparently resided over on 1312 Q house until it got a bit annoying. It was given to someone else, but found its way back.
Given it wasn't in very good health it was taken somewhere and sent off 'to a better place' by the ginger beers.

[BEagle]

I know that the cruel sods killed one old 1312 cat, but did they really kill another one?

'It got a bit annoying'......so they killed it?

Nice people

[Maple 01]

There's a bloody vets in Stanley - why in God's name can't the cats be put down gently when they become too old or ill? They deserve something better after their service - and let's skip the usual jokes for once - how many times have the cats boosted someone's flagging morale just by being there - More than a CSE show that's for sure, - or have enabled gruff men to show a little tenderness to another creature without feeling embarrassed?

[gedney]

And is the 78 Sqn cat still p*ssing in the aircrew crewroom on a daily basis?

[Wycombe]

I witnessed one moggy being taken for a one-way trip to a residential area in Stanley when I was in the FI a few years back
(seems quite humane now compared to some of the stories here)

And I saw a CSE show...thought it was quite good

[Navaleye]

If I caught anyone under my command drowning a cat, their feet would not touch the fecking ground. I would make it my personal business to make whoever's life it was a misery for the remainder of their service career. As short as possible if I had anything to do with it. End of rant.

[Lima Juliet]

Bye Bye Bondu...

[BEagle]

In the 1312 Flt crewroom, it wasn't just the moggie which used to make the place smell of wee......

[flipflopman RB199]

Is that a spot of self deprecating humour there Beags?