SW, from what I understand of the checks carried out after the loss of XV230 further evidence was found of particular concern to the AAR fleet. What was not immediately discovered was a source of ignition. If by the nature of AAR sorties a pressure fuel leak can occur with associated misting of fuel, and the source of ignition may still be present, then surely it is a logical decision to cease AAR soties.
The source of ignition in the case of TWA 800 was a very old and damaged wiring system. Plain fact, we are operating and maintaining very old aircraft, this is yet another sign of an overstretched military suffering because of a lack of investment in its people and equipment.
And before anyone criticises me for speaking out ahead of the BoI, we could have been discussing another Nimrod tragedy here.