Originally posted by jcjeant ...
Is the distance between the wreckage and the vertical tail is logical with reference to wind speeds and current in this area?
It could be possible provided half the assumed current velocity is used. However as pointed out in the past, no one knows or knew at the time what the current was really doing. I am sure that attempts will be made to clarify where and how the V/S and all the other recovered debris made it to where they were found.
The position of the V/S in relation to the bodies found at the same time was reasonable, i.e. the leeway made by the V/S was greater than that of the bodies.
A standardized oceanic search and rescue protocol needs to be established to ensure in future that an initial aerial search doesn't make the same mistakes made with the AF447 accident.