John Mullen wrote:


The US didnt try to fit anyone up, the RAF courtmartialled him

I had inferred there was an element of political pressure from our

allies

and masters - or else why would the RAF have brought such a stupid and
pointless case? Either I'm being too paranoid, or you're being naive

John



SO your accusation is in fact based only on your
own assumptions and prejudices.


... and a certain knowledge of how the world works.


Nuff said.


Why do *you* think the RAF brought a case they could never win?

John




Might I suggest that both of you read an article about this very subject
in this month's Air Forces Monthly?
John Mullen doesn't seem to be the only one who has inferred that the US
pushed the RAF into blaiming the ATC officer.
The writer of abovementioned article (who served as a defense witness
regarding ATC procedures during the courtmartial)
also writes having this impression.

Regards,
Ralph Savelsberg