Pulse 1
As you say, John Wilkinson (Wg Cdr Retd) had a distinguished career as an RAF Pilot and has been an MP for approx 30 years.
I agree with his analysis of the facts except that it WAS possible for the crew to climb to SALT (although NOT significantly above) when they encountered the forecast bad weather.
As far as I am aware the Hon Member for Ruislip & Northwood is the only serving MP with an RAF Aircrew background. He, obviously, is not convinced by your arguments.
Incidentally, I notice that no-one answered the question as to how many crews were available in NI at the time of the accident. Three Pilots were named by the BOI; all Captains. Were all the Pilots on the Detatchment Captains or was there a 3rd crew there because of a crew changeover?