Captain PJ2.
"In considering the notion that has been expressed regarding AF447 that all displays were blank, (no information displayed to the crew and not just a missing speed indication for a half-minute), almost certainly the result of loss of attitude, altitude, vertical speed, airspeed, heading etc (on a cloudy, moonless night) would have been a high-speed spiral dive and an extremely high speed impact with the sea. We know that such is not the case. "
With great respect, Sir.
From BEA Interim Report Number 3
"At 2 hr 12 min 02 the Pilot Flying said: 'I have no more displays......'
The Pilot not Flying then said: 'We have no valid indications....' "
Now that's from page ten, and the statements are made 17 seconds after the Captain has re-entered the cockpit. Further dialogue? I would wager so...