As an ex-Leuchars pilot (early 90s) who has just stumbled across this thread, I would like to state my utter disbelief that a CM has been brought.
In my 13 years operating in the environment described I fully understood my responsibilities wrt terrain clearance. I am still a PP (as in the title of this website) and I wish a speedy end to the proceedings.
I would also wish to offer my heartfelt support to Spot and his family (you must have controlled me by the law of averages - thanks for that).