Originally Posted by
Capt Scribble
There was a small cadre of NVG qual Jag pilots in Germany in the late 80s. We flew low level in UK for training before returning to base. I was authed for a mission in Germany one night to demonstrate the concept. Unfortunately, no one seemed to tell the German authorities and there was all sorts of trouble for flying below 1000ft. Not me Herr Colonel, speak to my auth, a gent who now sits in the Lords!
Come to think of it, wasn't there a ban put on all FJ low flying in the UK after 1130pm every night?