Since the thread seems to be digressing to money matters.
Back in 79 I was deployed to Butcher Radar in Belize to help defend the skies. Spent 10 weeks sunbathing, on trips to keys and fishing as there were never more than one Harrier serviceable.
Spent loads of money drawn on a pay book issued for the detachment through the army on camp - reasoning that it was the only time I would be there and best to make the most of it.
Went home and waited for massive deductions to be taken from pay, which never happened.
It’s been 44 years - I think I’ve got away with it….