Sad news, I knew Barry from when I was a kid and he was always one of the best. I understand that they were talking to OH and all was well when all of a sudden they reversed course and decended rapidly ....... 7 thousand feet or several thousand feet not sure .....
As for Les Bloxham ....... well my mum tought me if you have nothing good to say then say nothing at all! ... RIP guys you will be missed.