a long time ago i was working in the south atlantic and as our copilots were friendly with the young officers we as a bunch were invited to the .onion firing. range nr mpa ,all had a go firing gpmg, hi power , throwing hand grenades, sa 80 etc, final treat was firing mortars each took it in turns to have a go whilst everyone gathered round final person was a young female pilot she picked up mortar dropped it down tube then decided it was not going down tube properly so reached back to give it a little pat!!!needless to sat the sarg in charge of all this grabbed her hand out the way as we all i winced!!! ah fingers fiona!