Met Erik once in Oman when he came up to the Tower to witness the first solo of an Omani who he was teaching to fly the Strikemaster, Being the first Omani to do so Erik had high hopes for him. On award of his wings he was posted to Thumrait (6 Sqdn?) to fly Hunters. Initially went well until he landed one wheels up. Was able to secure a photo of it via a friendly Airworkie, covered in foam, made a superb cover for a home made Christmas card!
Shortly after the Hunter mishap, and departure from SOAF, last I heard of him was flying 737s for Gulf Air, so it did apparently have a happy ending.