Winch-control has given a compelling account of the state of the flight control pallet, and more importantly it's attachments, on the day the aircraft arrived in theatre.
I too have had the opportunity of viewing this very same item, though very sadly post accident. I did so in the company of the senior investigator of air accidents, conducting the investigation into the events of 2nd June 1994.
I well remember his comment to me at the time. He said:
"Look at this. I wouldn't even consider this a safe means of attachment if this was on my bicycle, and this is the flight control system of a helicopter!"
I am intrigued to know whether chinook240 can tell us how this item has changed since the accident?
I believe any deference extended to chinook240, should also have been extended to the crew of ZD576 since they made the ultimate sacrifice. Sadly they have not even been shown the respect, in their absence, of being given the benefit of a VERY considerable doubt!
Let right be done.