I flew in a camouflaged JP4 @ Gutersloh in 1980. Captain was a Flt Lt Thomas who I think parked one not long afterwards in a lake!!
1) believed in response to an emergency, not a cock up &
2) Apologies if it was not him with his hands on the stick &
3) He was a top bloke, distinct lack of fighter pilot ego making him appear human.
YOZZER