Why we must go on
Brian,
I think we need to emphasize why this campaign must continue. It is not just about injustice, it is about the whole leadership ethos and culture that allows this injustice to be defended. The language used by those continuing to accuse the pilots of negligence shows a contempt for RAF pilots and an arrogance that must be condemned.
It also shows a weakness of character and a weakness of intellect that is alarming.
For example, it is clear that the co-pilot cannot be found guilty of any negligence unless there is unequivocal evidence of conspiracy to commit a negligent act or evidence of active collusion. Who knows, the co-pilot may well have been arguing, in an approved assertive manner, that the Captain was endangering the aircraft. Who knows - I don't. The worst we can speculate is a failure in CRM on his part.
The irony is, that to argue that both pilots commited a negligent act or acts, or to argue that they both blundered, is, without any substantial evidence, more ridiculous than to argue that there was a technical failure of some sort. Of course, neither of the 2 senior officers reviewing the BOI's finding had the technical experience or background that would enable them to grasp the subtleties of the problem.
So please continue; your campaign is important for the future. We need temperate and well informed leaders to analyse problems and plan strategy. The only way we will encourage such men to come forward is if we scorn gross bluster and condemn shallow thinking that seems to be favoured by the MoD and its lackeys.