'The fact that the MoD have had the official files on this crash locked away for 100 years, till 2094, does raise serious questions regarding a cover-up'
The brother of a man killed in an RAF Chinook helicopter crash has questioned a decision by the Ministry of Defence to lock away files relating to the accident for 100 years amid claims of a cover-up.
Mr Cook said: “I find it extremely disappointing that the families and loved ones of the 29 passengers and crew continue to be treated with such disrespect by the MoD. Rev Sass, Minister of Southend Parish Church, said: “We hope that as many of the families as possible will join us. We want them to feel welcome and supported, and we hope that this act of remembrance will give them the support which they need on this important anniversary.
They and other campaigners believe there is a continuing cover-up over the real cause of the accident and have questioned statements made by the MoD about the findings of an independent review conducted in 2010. Chris Cook, a commercial pilot himself, said: “It appears from the MoD’s statement that they still don’t accept, after all this time and after all the reports including the official Mull of Kintyre review, that there could have been any safety issues with the Chinook Mark 2 going into service, which I find staggering.
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