I thoroughly and unreservedly endorse Nigegilb's sentiments. Well done each and every one of XV235's crew. You obviously had no illusions about the risks involved in the duty for which you were tasked. With the courage and professionalism shown by all our Armed Forces in theatre you planned in detail how you would deal with what you hoped wouldn't happen. It did, and your response as a crew saved the day. What happens elsewhere as a result of mercifully only an incident rather than an accident is for the RAF higher command and the MOD. If they do not take this as a very belated wake up call then their negligence knows no bounds. As for yourselves I trust that you are now recovered to a place of cool beers that can be enjoyed with well earned fervour!