Christmas 1975 and New Year 1976 
were spent in Jeddah during the 
Haj operation. Crews were 
accommodated on a Greek ship - 
the Galaxy - anchored in the 
Red Sea.
 
As part of the festivities, 
Bob Ferdinando (LGW Rep.) 
dressed as Father Tyme and 
ushered in a large box, 
from which emerged F/A Jane 
Gregory wrapped in the ONA 
flag. Mysteriously, the flag 
had gone missing a couple of 
days prior, much to the 
consternation of the ship's 
Captain. Bill Gregory - pilot, 
made a grand entrance as the 
New Year's Baby. I'm sure 
there must have been some 
siddiki involved!
M/S Galaxy.