Lossiemouth in the mid-80's, 8 Sqn were robbing airframe spares off the gate guardian because they had less fatigue life than the AEW airframes they were currently flying.....
One late Friday afternoon, the beer call on 8 Sqn was interrupted by a large crash from the hangar. The groundcrew had tried to tow one of the Shackletons out of the hangar but forgot to release the parking brake. They succeeded in pulling off the tailwheel (where the towing arm attached) and dropped the aircraft on its bomb doors (which were open) and tail fins. There was a search around gate guards and museums for the spares.