Originally Posted by oldbeefer
Did hear a story years ago concerning a pilot of a Bell47 in Cyprus. Landed somewhere on Troodos, left it running and wandered off down the hill for some reason. Bell47 slid off the side of hill - this was seen by another sqn aircraft that was flying by. He landed and went to see what had happened to first aircraft. First pilot comes back up the hill, climbs in to rotors turning Bell 47 and flies back to base. Somewhat puzzled to find he was in a different aircraft. Perhaps some aging ex AAC pilot can confirm true or just a load of bo@@ocks!
Oldbeefer,
I've also heard the same story/urban myth concerning some foreign military students (Saudis or Algerians, not sure) flying out of CSE in Oxford some years ago. Even if it's not true, it makes a darn good yarn!