Labqueen. The BAe safety report recommended the fitting of a fuel tank inerting system and bomb bay fire protection to the Nimrod, before the crash. I know, absolutely without doubt, that this equpment has still not been requested by the customer for Nimrod. This recommendation was made years before the tragedy. I cannot begin to understand how upsetting this must be, but in my view, failure to fit this equipment is criminal. Furthermore, failure to fit it, after the tragedy defies belief. TD's efforts might just prevent anyone else having to go through this desperate time.
Surely, if the MoD cared, it would arrange a private briefing for the families? The report was, after all, written months ago. I am afraid, the speculation will most likely continue, until this report is published. As I have said before, publish and be damned for everyone's sake.
I am very sorry for your loss.