TD keep a very close eye on the Hercules Inquest. I wouldn't be surprised if the MoD try to claim that they have learned the lessons of the the shooting down ov XV179. This could be their potential get out of jail card.
Remember, previous requests for foam were turned down and that after the tragedy the MoD responded with a plan fit foam to just 5 Hercules aircraft, with absolutely no urgency.
That was before the all arms media campaign. I would agree with geointel,
learn to love the media. That is the counterpoint in the UK. (The Tories were useless).
That MRA4 is being introduced without the long list of protection shows clearly that the lessons learned by the MoD were very selective and were designed to counter embarrassing media and parliamentary coverage.
Keep banging away. When the BoI is published we may require another media barrage.
If so, all hands on deck!!