Gutersloh c.1959 Two lads and two local lassie's go for a night out in Bielefeld. Great time had by all but driving proving difficult do to the amount of alcohol consumed. The road back to camp was lined with rather substantial trees which was common place in RAFG at that time. Car (Opel Rekord) travelling at about 60 kph accidentally clips a tree which causes said car to perform a barrel role. Car lands back on all four wheels, engine still running though out of gear but now with no glass in windows, roof a good six inches lower, two hysterical women, though thank God no one actually hurt. Quite amazing really as we did not have seat belts in those days.
The shock of the incident seemed to sober us up and it was decided to take the girls back to their homes in the town. Later arriving back at camp at about three in the morning. Wave 1250's out of window and barrier raised to let us in. Drove car off quickly and park it outside of our accommodation.
Next morning standing in the shower owner of said Opel says to occupant of the adjoining shower that he had a really bad dream and that in the dream he had written his car off. The chap in the other shower then asks him if he has seen his car this morning and the full horror is then revealed.
Later in the crew room a plot is hatched to take the car out of the camp and roll it into a large and deep ditch to claim the insurance.
That saga is perhaps for another time.
