Those times can now be relived. For what's called a Brigg NAAFI Break has been arranged for a pub/restaurant in the town centre.
It will be held at the Lord Nelson, in the Market Place, on Sunday, September 11, from 10am to noon.
Serving forces personnel, veterans of the Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, wives, partners and family members are very welcome to attend.
This is described as an invitation to join "like-minded people for some breakfast and banter."
So get fell in next Sunday...
Read about the history of the NAAFI - Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes...
Can't beat a NAAFI cheese and pickle wad, a sticky doughnut and a mug of tea.
ReplyDeleteIn my day, NAAFI'S parent company was Lyon's, famous for the Lyon's Corner Houses in large towns and cities.
Different RAF bases had either NAAFI, or Sally Ann wagons offering tea and wads to various sites over the airfield.
It was often said that it would be a stretgically good time for the Ruskies to attack during such scoff times!
Can't beat a NAAFI cheese and pickle wad, a sticky doughnut and a mug of tea.
ReplyDeleteIn my day, NAAFI'S parent company was Lyon's, famous for the Lyon's Corner Houses in large towns and cities.
Different RAF bases had either NAAFI, or Sally Ann wagons offering tea and wads to various sites over the airfield.
It was often said that it would be a stretgically good time for the Ruskies to attack during such scoff times!
During my tours in the Middle East..Aden and Sharjah, both in deserts, the NAAFI only sold super-super king-size cigs- about 5 to 6 inches long for less than a chip..about 11d. (4p ish) All recognised brands.
ReplyDeleteWhen I took batches home while on leave, there was a big demand from my relatives and friends.
The problem was that the cigs were produced for the hot, high humidity climate and contained comparatively high levels of salt peter to sustain their combustion....in the English weather, they went of like sparklers during a smoke.
In contrast, the guys back in the Middle East were desperate for fags that didn't take several hours to smoke...and one could make a fortune selling No 6-type on returning to base.
During my tours in the Middle East..Aden and Sharjah, both in deserts, the NAAFI only sold super-super king-size cigs- about 5 to 6 inches long for less than a chip..about 11d. (4p ish) All recognised brands.
ReplyDeleteWhen I took batches home while on leave, there was a big demand from my relatives and friends.
The problem was that the cigs were produced for the hot, high humidity climate and contained comparatively high levels of salt peter to sustain their combustion....in the English weather, they went of like sparklers during a smoke.
In contrast, the guys back in the Middle East were desperate for fags that didn't take several hours to smoke...and one could make a fortune selling No 6-type on returning to base.