No matter what one's personal view on the actions of these pilots,we in the UK can only comment with some degree of knowledge on the MOD's behaviour in this sorry tale.
One can only come to one of two conclusions, either,
The MOD entered into a conspiracy to try to prevent the full facts becoming known.
Or
The Mod's protocols for dealing with the bereaved families of our personnel
are at best woefully inadequate or at worst a complete and utter shambles .
Either way they have again let down their most important asset.
They still haven't learnt any lessons from the Mull of Kintyre .