I can't watch this.
Guys.
Just seen the sky article. I fear that some people supplying TD with information are doing him and his cause a grave diservice.
I know that there is some degree of mistrust regarding the MOD/RAF/Board motives but why not wait until the report is published?
The people compiling report are experts in their field of knowledge. No single person has all the answers, as such they come together as a group of specialists to pool their knowledge. Those on the board have the best interests of the Nimrod community and the safety of the fleet at heart. It is their duty. Wait for the findings, wait for the reccommendations and then ask the questions. They have more information regarding this than you or I ever will.
The board will give their findings regarding the actual cause and are far better placed than one man, who doesn't have an aviation background, trying to piece together snippets from individuals who are trying to help. Individual pieces of information regarding incidents or issues are clearly not being given in the total context. I know that in some cases you are not at liberty to explain why certain facts, incidents and issues don't line up or are irrelevant. Remember your obligations.
One man cannot possibly hope to make sense out of all the bits of information weeks, months and years before 2nd September without specialist knowledge and assistance. That is the job of the board. I'm sorry to say this but TD and some well-meaning helpers cannot justifiably point the finger at events, people or groups and say 'it's your fault'. It just has no credibility and won't stand up to scrutiny if it ever came to be considered in legal surroundings.
The Nimrod is still flying with willing crews and willing engineers. All volunteers and all still flying the Nimrod.
I'm AAC and I know infantry and cavalry commanders who have sent out patrols or been ordered to an objective knowing that some of their boys are likely to die or be injured. Are they responsible? Is it their fault? No, it's their job. We know the risks and so, I imagine do Nimrod crews. It's all desperately sad and I cannot imagine what TD and his family are going through, but this isn't helping. So much effort is being expended by one man and if he ever wanted to point the finger and obtain some recompense, it won't stand up in court.