ALF WARMINGER
There was a wonderful tale in an old S&G magazine which related to the said A Warminger and P Scott after they had landed out in some competition.
Plod arrived on scene and demanded to see their 'licences' . We don't have licences as there are none for gliding was the reply. Ok then we better take the aircraft registrations ! They don't have registrations because they are Gliders.
Righto then lets have some names and address's.
Sir Peter Scott, and this gentleman is The High Sheriff of Norwich (which he actually was)
Plod retires muttering.
Similar scenario to when a small Turbulent landed at Kenly with an engine issue. Staff Cadet at the winch end was already assisting the pilot by removing the cowling to investigate (based on fact that he drove a VW car) upon which a veritable cavalcade of cars arrived from launch end with assorted pilot and flying officer instructors. After berating the hapless individual and pointing out the dangers of landing at a gliding site a note book was produced and said pilots name requested. This caused the chap to suggest this was rather over the top as he had a power failure. Non the less a certain u/t pilot officer insisted on the information and stood poised with pen and notebook. Oh very well our friend sighed, I am Wing Commander XXXXXX a Hunter pilot currently at MOD !!. Impressive coming to attention and multiple salutes followed by said staff cadet being told to carry on assisting. Staff Cadet still falling over laughing about it weeks later.