This raises a question in my mind;
Have always "backed up" my logbook by photocoping it every few pages Stamps, Signoffs and all in case it gets lost.
Would the CAA accept this copy in the event of the unthinkable?
I know of one PPL Logbook that got lost and was vouched for by the School, but by Unfreezing time.......... that takes a lot of vouching for.
Regarding the MYT incident, think it was actually the (ex-) RAF that caught the guy out eventually when the anecdotes didn't tally.