Having grown up on the Isle of Arran, and
a. Having handed over to the crew on that fatefull mission.
b. Understanding the weather in the area in side out.
c. Being on a chinook sqn at the time the mk2 was being brought into service.
d. Knowing the a/c servicability on arrival in theatre.
e. knowing what a prc112 is!!
I can only agree with Brian..
that no-one alive can say with absolute certainty what could be seen from the cockpit on that fateful day. Furthermore, no-one can say what discussions took place between the crew, what instruments were fiddled with, whether they intended to land somewhere else, whether there was a problem with the aircraft or anything else, for that matter.
You have offered two broad possibilities, and I have no problem with that. They are just that - possibilities.
What someone needs to discover - and I don't mind who, is what exactly took place on that flight. Only then can we all agree that the evidence supports a verdict with a burden of proof of absolutely no doubt whatsoever.
Nothing less will do.
Therefore, at this precise moment in time the only right and proper verdict should be cause not positively determined
and finally: I commend Brians post in Memorium.
We will not forget
bum, last time ever I bite or post here!
Last edited by Winch-control; 4th Jun 2008 at 15:55.