Courtney
I seldom post here but do follow the threads. I suspect I am not alone in wondering why you have gone from a benign first post on this thread to one which repeats the MoD party line, so quickly.
You assert the conditions were poor, the aircraft was at high speed, repeat the CFIT theory and state the nav system was accurate. How the BoI and AAIB must have missed this first hand insight!
But, as you say, there is contrary evidence. Much of it points to known technical problems with the aircraft. It would seem from the MoD’s own records that their airworthiness experts at Boscombe Down didn’t think the aircraft should be flying. While you are entitled to your view, I share the feeling that this clear evidence, in addition to the contradictions you mention, is not sufficient to make a judgment against the pilots.