Thanks for the replies.
One of the crew with a Manchester accent specifically said he was going home to the others as he was leaving. He was very young, perhaps 'home' to him means to overnight with parents instead of where he now must live closer to his base.
For the 206, yes it was during a strike period, although it should make little difference, there are only usually five in WT anyway for the four corners service plus galley (going from past experience)?