I don't really see this is about blame. I see it as dragging the RAF and MOD into the 21st Century and forcing the issue of aircraft safety. We have all seen the result of getting by on a shoestring budget and ignoring sensible aircraft self-protection methods. No-one wants to see more unnecessary death. If the tragedy of XV230 is being seen as an isolated event, then people are deluding themselves. It is a matter of great sadness that bereaved families have deemed it necessary to take on the onerous task for themselves in the absence of any leadership or information from the RAF or MOD.
Last edited by nigegilb; 30th Jun 2007 at 20:31.