As the jackels are gathering again I would merely point out that immediately after the first formal briefing of the AOC by the BOI (as opposed to the initial signal) Stn Cdrs were instructed to ensure that crews partook of breakfast before flying. At Northolt, where Government Ministers always wanted to depart at 0800 hrs to impress the PM, a system was instigated whereby crews were served breakfast by In-Flight Catering after Met Brief & Flt Planning. Coincidence? Non!!
PS
Has anyone asked Lt K what the turning point was on the Mull? The old adage "Don't assume - CHECK" could perhaps have averted the tragedy.