clearing all traffic from, at least a 1,000 ft above his last know height and a 1,000 feet below approaching flight plan level, upon reflection, would have been a good idea ....
..... and send up a couple of 'fast jets' to locate and guide him to the nearest field (bearing in mind the 1 hour loss of contact) ..... I would have thought the Mil guys would have jumped at the opportunity ....
