10 mins is a long time in the life of a cb. Other cells developing may have precluded a right turn at that point.
By the way = rumour.
Recent = probably nothing to do with this flight.
Rather inappropriate considering = different day/circumstances/crew/life/grid/planet.
Damning = your opinion (which, of course, you are free to speak provided we are free to disagree
)
Should have been a lawyer, but then again I like the view!