Close passes, its not always the motorists fault..

[Tanis8472]

One favourite phrase the bosses used to trot out in the police was "Rules are for the obedience of fools, and the guidance of wise men." That the man who coined this phrase lost his legs because he was ignoring the rules banning aerobatic antics was utterly lost on them.

Funny you should say that. Look at my signature lol

 

[Drago]

He was also shot down, taken a prisoner of war and lost a valuable aircraft because he disregarded orders on flying in formation with the bombers he was escorting.

That being the case I'm reluctant to follow his advice on adherence to rules!

 

[andrew_s]

I used to know someone who had been hit by a low-flying aircraft.
He got away with a broken collarbone, unlike the taller chap next to him.

 

[kiriyama]

Happened twice to me while walking on the moors... second time I was stood by the trig point of black Hill (Holme moss) and I said to my mate "remember that time the harrier flew right over our hea....".WWHHHOOOOSSSHHHHH