Re the Jag accident:
IIRC it was a practice prior to the first ever Sqn Jag display, in front of the AOC or some other bigwig. There were only a few Jags available at Lossie, and up till then the practice had only been done in a single seater. Unfortunately only a two seat cab was available, but they hadn't got any shrouds, but with judicious use of a bit of string etc - what could go wrong?
It was quite spectacular watching from our side of the airfield, but much more so for the guys on 202/849 Sqn Hangar roof as it just missed them on the way to the field on the other side of the fence.
I also believe the authorisation was quite interesting.