Year is 2005 and a bunch of CAA management and HOO's are discussing some serious findings brought to light by two young inspectors. The inspectors have on record sworn statements by technicians at NW detailing all illegal or rather dangerous maintenance practices they were forced to perform on a/c (registration marks were also provided). Unanimous verdict: suspend the AMO and ground specific a/c implicated.
In the mean time
VB and his entourage is waiting ouside at the Airworthiness table. Two senior management figures charged with delivering the news join the
VB crew at the table. The result: These two only suspend the London Gatwick maintenance, much to the disappointment of the young enthusiastic inspectors. One of them resigns from the section in fury and joins the accident investigation department. My point: Read what you may, this is the story of NW and the CAA....to be continued.