Deefer...those links you kindly posted don't work.
Stanwell..
I agree with your comments.
Jetblu..
I don't believe they ever considered anyone would challenge the claims.
One key point they overlooked is the lack of control on people posting pictures on the internet showing both of them on board.
Another here from Egypt.
N56200
Submitted about a year ago
Boeing Stearman from the 'Cape Town to Goodwood' flight, December 2013. Pilot Tracey Curtis Taylor prepares to depart October Airport - HEOC, Cairo Egypt for Mersa Matruh, HEMM. Taken outside the General Aviation Support Egypt - G.A.S.E. hangar where the aircraft was housed.
https://uk.flightaware.com/photos/vi...t/votes/page/1