Chappie/Kilwhang
My thoughts are with you and the other families. You are absolutely right to keep asking the questions to help prevent another sad loss and I do hope you would not be surprised to find that you have enormous and heartfelt support for your distress and understanding of your actions - we are behind you (even if some of us are 'encouraged' to remain silent).
Flipster
Tucumseh - You obviously know what you are talking about and your knowledge will, undoubtedly, help dispel the farcical implication by MOD that IRCM is 'a defensive aids suite'. That in itself will increase the pressure on MOD to face facts.
The Hercs (and others) have needed long-term war-going protection/support for years but have been failed by a number of faceless top budget holders.
This is despite the fleet asking for better protection for ages and ages. The top people who, over the years, have refused our crews proper protection surely have blood on their hands; they can't want more?
If their Airships and Lordships read this site (as it is rumoured), please would they waste no more time and do the honourable, moral and decent thing - find the money to protect ALL out ac before it is too late.