Originally Posted by
bonajet
Re Treble One’s post at 119. The story I heard was that CinC RAFG was on holiday when he saw a roadside notice by a cafe/bar saying “Come and watch the crazy Englanders fly under the bridge”. He parked and went in for a coffee/drink with his wife and only had to wait half an hour before a Canberra whizzed under the bridge. Not too sure of the outcome!
Again from the 60s - who knows the real story behind the stealing or borrowing of a steam locomotive near Hamburg?
Much the same story bonajet, and it wasn't just Canberras-they were at it in Meteors and Vampires too.
The specific story I heard was from the OC of a FR squadron and it involved 2 very curt 'hats on, no coffee' interviews for himself at HQ and even back at the Air Ministry in London-with two severe b*llockings for his trouble.
Apparently CinC RAFG sent his aide to said bridge to orbit around and find out what was going on. Whilst orbiting a number of assets were seen underflying the bridge!
A signal went out to all stations the next day....