Thanks for that Clareprop.
Kirk is well know in UK flying circles as someone who appears to resent authority.
His piloting skills may be unorthodox but he certainly can fly as his long distance exploits have proved. However he is not a team player so often finds himself in difficult situations of his own making. The Crete to Cape expedition is an example of where he could have saved himself a lot of grief if he had stayed with the rest of the group.
Over the years he has spent several terms on remand in prison for matters that are later dropped or where he was found not guilty.
He was a very succesful vetinary surgeon for decades until attending a dog that was in trouble around 30 years ago. He had some sort of falling out with the police who had called him out and the result was an argument that escalated over the years.
This led to complaints to the Royal College Of Vetinary Surgeons who struck him off. This was nothing to do with his vetinary skills but complaints from the South Wales police regarding his ongoing dispute with them.
Looking at his incarceration history there are many serious criminals and murderers who spent less time inside.
I don't know if his allegations against the South Wales Police force have any substance. However they have been found guilty in other cases from the past.
What Kirk needs the help of a good lawyer and what few friends he has left.
He clearly feels the police doctor who had him locked has a case to answer. Given that no other psychiatrist endorsed his diagnosis I am inclined to agree.
What is needed is a clear public statement from the South Wales Police rebutting Kirks allegations with a timeline of facts.
Last edited by Mike Flynn; 6th Feb 2018 at 10:32.