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Old 23rd May 2008, 13:16
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Chugalug2
 
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This is surely a day for the families. Their courage, tenacity and resolve to discover the circumstances of the deaths of their loved ones has at last culminated in this verdict passed by the inestimable Mr Walker. He is to be commended for his professional and thorough findings. They may be uncomfortable even unacceptable to some, but if any good is to come out of this tragedy it is surely to utterly reform the provision of Military Airworthiness in the UK. This was not an isolated case, but symptomatic of a broken system. Hopefully this inquest will be seen in retrospect as the turning point in that downward spiral. A particular mention for NoK that have posted here, in particular Tapper's Dad who despite considerable opposition and even hostility has in my view been vindicated; Kam whose quiet courage and resolve has never wavered, and of course Chappie another stalwart of the XV270 thread, following the loss of her beloved brother, the both of them bringing love and support to those who have suffered from this tragedy. Let them all be an inspiration for the rest of us that a positive outcome results from this terrible loss.
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