cazatou (K52)
No doubt opinions such as yours will be presented by those representing the MOD at any future inquiry. In
all independent inquiries thus far, their veracity has fallen somewhat short of any recognised standard of
proof, never mind the standard quite properly required in these matters!
In other words, matters of 'opinion' are not matters of 'fact'. 'Assumptions' should never be confused with 'evidence'!
cazatou (K52)
Having re-read your post:
yet the aircraft average groundspeed from the radar fix on leaving Belfast CTZ
I should be very grateful if you would be kind enough to point me in the direction of the evidence specifying a radar
fix, linked to an accurate time check, when the aircraft left the Belfast CTZ.
It's just that I can't recall that specifically linked 'evidence'.
Or indeed:
the AAIB assessment of the aircraft speed at impact was "approx 150 kts" whilst attempting an escape manouvre.
An escape manouvre?? Would that opinion be based on some recording? Or is it simply an assumption? One that (I may be wrong, but) I can't recall "
the AAIB" making??
Though I confess one can indeed make a persuasive case when one corrupts the 'facts'!
I'm obliged.