Cazatou, You seem to believe that expertise is directly proportional to rank. In which case Aire Cdre Blakely's comments on the engineering aspects of the accident should carry some weight with you. He has rank and engineering experience.
Did you watch any of the HOL enquiry? In my opinion ( and that of their Lordships )' Sqn Ldr Burke came across as a far more credible witness than Wratten or Day.
I do not question the helicopter experience of AM Day, but Sqn Ldr Burke's experince was both more current and more relevant to type. Any comments?