SPHLC, I take your point re accepting the offer when advised to do so by your lawyer. It is the timing of the offer before Inquest and SI publication that is new
AFAIK. I find that significant.
On behalf of the tightly knit group of politically motivated old men, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad that we encouraged you to take on the MOD. Would that others would too re military airworthiness reform.