I know of a Crewman whose wife was in labour at Hull with him at RAF Gutersloh when he got the call: He made it in time for the birth: just!
.....and an individual (Groundcrew) put in the back of a Jaguar (aeroplane) as the destination was not public transport friendly but had a convenient airfield nearby.
It is one of the few things we still do right, and lets hope that it stays that way, for as has been mentioned already....It could soon be our turn.