I think it is perfectly possible that a fine upstanding pilot in the Reds might do everything in their power to stick it in the drink.
I can also imagine that one might opt to go in with it in an effort to save lives.
I can't, however, imagine anyone signing an illegal order that pilots must die with their aircraft.
Perhaps just a higher emphasis on sticking with the aircraft and making every effort before banging out?
Bit of a pointless order since no pilot of that standard is ever going to just bang out over London without making every effort anyway.