Off-topic, but a somewhat similar scenario occurred in Egypt in 1957-ish at RAF Fayid. One night an airman and a Royal Sigs squaddie 'acquired' a jeep and went off camp for a joyride. Eventually they were stopped by an Egyptian policeman who received fatal gunshot wounds from one of the miscreants, arms being carried quite routinely. A Court Martial was held on camp and I think they were returned to UK and served time at 'Hotel' Colchester.