Nothing new to add, but after a couple of days reflecting on things, just a few thoughts.
First of all, I think we are all now getting the message that there are moves afoot to help Spot with the finances, once the bills are in and proceedings are done. Like everyone else, I am hugely relieved for Spot. It serves to demonstrate 3 things:
a. How much we all feel for what Spot has been put through.
b. What a brilliantly organised and well motivated team has come together to support Spot and his family - keep up the good work fellas!
c. What a huge kick up the ailse the "system" needs for allowing this to have taken place at all - there must be a coordinated effort after the dust has settled, to ensure that our misgivings and concerns are represented to both the Military and Civil authorities.
Secondly, let us remember there are no winners in this; 2 pilot's have lost their lives and Spot has been put through a living hell for nearly 2 years. Whatever the outcome, we must channel our thoughts towards helping Spot and his family find a way forward, and hoping that they and the families of the 2 pilots can reconcile themselves to the days ahead.
Finally, following on from an earlier thread, let us try not to personalise this issue into any form of witch hunt. Whatever the failings of various individuals, authorities etc., what we need is to determine a course that will protect us all from anything like this ever happening again. First Pristina, now this - that has to be the last time. We have among us some great organisers and communicators who possess the knowledge and experience to bring this issue to the fore. Let the legacy of this tragic event be a determination of what our "duty of care" actually is and how it binds all of us in this business together. No-one going about doing his job should want for the "care" to ensure he/she is put in such a dire situation ever again.
God Bless you Spot and may he bring all this to a speedy and rightful end.