Hah, I had to respond, stopped by looking for some Zep info!
I was the FC roadie/sound guy on that tour, he did miss the flight and 'lost' most of his possessions too as i recall.
Peggy definitely won the drinking contest.
Never forget the phone ringing in wee hours and some guy yelling 'what the fuck have you done with our drummer'.
A pissed off Peter Grant, needless to say we got Bonzo on a plane.