Sounds not unlike the hours kept by Reg, civvy flying clothing hoarder at MW. I wonder how much training time was wasted awaiting his pleasure.
There was, however one morning when the usual poor service was absent. A young Airtrooper was holding the fort. On enquiring, the throng was informed that Reg was in hospital.
A long-suffering SNCO QHI at the back piped up "Nothing trivial, I hope".