Hi DERG
1. I don't think that we know very much about what really went wrong. We have a fair suspicion that the initial problem was with the pitot tubes. But we do not know this for certain - we do not have proof of this. There have been many instances when what we initially "knew' didn't fit with the facts when they subsequently emerged.
2. Even if we accept the problem was with the pitot tubes (and I accept that this appears likely), there are a lot of links between that event and the catastrophic loss of the aircraft and all aboard. We need to learn something about that. That requires a look at the wreckage, and the recorders if that is possible.
3. I understand that talk about bodies can appear callous to some. I sincerely apologise for my role in that discussion if it is has offended or otherwise upset you or anyone else. There have been several private discussions about those that died on AF447 where much more graphic information has been discussed. Those involved have made a decision that such discussions do not belong in such a public forum as this list. As with all things, a balance needs to be found between exchanging information which may collectively help find the wreckage, and avoiding unduly upsetting others.
4.
Mortui Vivos Docent. The Dead teach the Living. That will be very true here if we are able to find the wreckage of AF447.
5. The 228 people that died are owed the truth. Their families, friends and colleagues are owed the truth. The wider traveling public is owed the truth. Those that died are owed a more deserving epitaph that "We gave up and moved on"
Regards
slats11