Reminds me of a funny episode
I was in the bar at a flying club at an old WW2 airport when in walked a rather distinguished looking gent sporting a very elaborate handle bar moustache and dressed head to toe in fur lined flying boots and flying suit adorned with patches.
I said to my friend "he looks like he could tell us a thing or two about flying"
My friend replied
"Oh ! he's not actually a pilot, just one of the volunteer marshalls"
Appearances can be deceptive !