I was initially going to give this thread a big swerve until the Capt"s identity was revealed. Like several other people on this thread i too have flown as Capt Crook"s F/O on many occasions, and he is without doubt an excellent operator, gentleman, raconteur, and all round respected pilot, with flt deck, cabin crew and ground staff.
I am not aware of the actual situation that he found himself in, but i am sure he had a bloody good reason for acting as he did.