I used to check on the no 28 in the early 1990's.
Vaughan was a likeable guy. His stepdad was an inspector at Lea Hall and I think his mom ran a florist shop. I went to his daughters christening party and tasted curried goat for the very first time! I believe Vaughan came out as a checker at one time but now has a mini supermarket somewhere or other.
Other drivers who I can remember on the 28 route include Rita Barret, John Montgomery, Scud, Colin Harrison and quite a few others whose faces I can remember but whose names I can't recall at present. Great people!
Inspectors that I can remember at that time are George Painting, Ray Allsop (if anyone knows of his whereabouts let me know as I would love to get in contact with him again), Tony Haywood, Roger Banks and Cheryl Murtagh. In the office were Brian Morrisey, Frank, Des Orr, Mark Pollack,Pat Heney and Ron Daley.