Captain Starlight,
This thread has achieved inpart what was intented, BB is definately aware, as are our 4 friends, most importantly the AM is aware, he has apparently contacted a number of those involved, which is a very positive sign.
If the AM is who I hope he is, it will take a little while but will happen, if he has come from management in the Dep of Transport to CASA, he's building a Resume', association with a failure of this nature can have one of two outcomes, the end of the AM's career "or" another tick in the box on the way to the next, probably higher paid government job with the blessing of a gratefull and alleviated BB.
Good luck Mr AM.