"On Friday 17 November 1997 Corporal Courage was participating in flight training with his handlers on the Regimental parade ground. Late in the afternoon he refused to co-operate with his handlers and flew away. He was not found until 1600 hrs on Sunday 19 November, four kilometres from the guard room.
An extensive search had taken place over two days, involving the guard and other soldiers of the Regiment. Charged with AWOL, he was reduced to Trooper. Due to good behaviour and commendable service he was promoted to the rank of Corporal again on 2 July 1998." -2nd Cavalry Regiment