I remember a radio programme featuring the famous comedian and actor, Jimmy Edwards recalling his days flying Dakotas in the RAF. (He reluctantly admitted to getting the DFC at Arnhem).
He described a crash he experienced while landing at Lyneham and how angry his flight-commander was at his carelesness.
He claimed his explanation was,
"Awfully sorry, Sir, I'm afraid I must have been thinking about something else at the time........"