Nige
Yes, perhaps I should clarify my own post. I understand that some of the evidence presented to the Coroner was considered by the RAF/MoD to be inaccurate. Quite whether the RAF/MoD have informed the Coroner of any alleged inaccuracy I have no idea. Quite why the RAF/MoD did not send an even more knowledgeable/senior witness to correct any alleged inaccuracy I can only guess. From my experience of these things it is most useful, from the Ministry's point of view, to keep the damage away from the higher military echelons and God forbid, the Politicians.
There can be a world of difference between senior and well informed. The inquest put a lot of focus on seniority. Questioning on engineering that requires considered thought, close evaluation of documentation etc is not something best done with individual witnesses on the spot in a court room. It is an environment that, imho is almost guaranteed to give inaccurate results.