Originally Posted by
Fonsini
So the question is - did the RAF allow such things, or would this have been one of those under the radar deals perhaps due to the officer's seniority ?
Yes it is possible, but only with the requisite approvals (including medical) and authorisation (which is held at quite a high level). There are even guidelines on family members flying together when there are dependants.
During my time I have flown with my wife, flown in the same formation as my wife and, quite independently of me, she also flew in a Harrier T10.
The rules and regulations surrounding such activity are there for a reason and I cannot imagine a situation where someone would breach them or even attempt to do anything 'under the radar' - military aviation is just not organised in a way where this would be possible.