Tucumseh.
Do you know if the Nimrod publications are out of date? Speculation again. Rather a sweeping statement without any knowledge to state that the Nimrod IPT is incompetent/negligent without any knowledge?
The report from QQ that Michael Smith refers to did this relate to XV230 or another aircraft in the fleet. Is there direct read across to all airframes, has an audit been carried out on all fuel tanks by QQ?
Mr Smith refers to six aircraft with the EO fit is this the current number? If he cannot get the simple facts right how can anyone trust any of the other speculation/facts in his blog/articles?
Jimmy Jones appears to have been involved in the original trials of the MR1 does he have any current knowledge of the aircraft and the fits. Does he have any relevant/current knowledge of the AAR fit?
Continued speculation is hurting the family members of CXX/3. Why not wait and see what the BoI has to say. If anything predjudices there efforts it is surely they must be wrong because I've got this report culture that has built up on this thread. I doubt that all the FOI requests and leaks allow a comprehensive picture to have been developed.
As ever condolences to the bereaved. I hope that you get the full story as soon as possible but few can no your grief and i am sorry to even post this and add to your problems.