THE NIMROD REVIEW An independent review into the broader issues surrounding the loss of the RAF Nimrod MR2 Aircraft XV230 in Afghanistan in 2006 Charles Haddon-Cave QC REPORT
Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 28th October 2009 for AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO THE BROADER ISSUES SURROUNDING THE LOSS OF THE RAF NIMROD MR2 AIRCRAFT XV230 IN AFGHANISTAN IN 2006 Charles Haddon-Cave QC Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 28th October 2009 HC 1025 London: The Stationery Office £63.00
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THE NIMROD REVIEW Rt Hon. Bob Ainsworth MP Secretary of State for Defence Ministry of Defence Main Building Whitehall London SW1A 2HB October 2009 I was appointed by your predecessor, the Rt Hon. Des Browne MP, on 13 December 2007 to conduct a Review into the wider issues surrounding the loss of Nimrod XV230 in Afghanistan on 2 September 2006. I have now completed my inquiries in accordance with my Terms of Reference and have pleasure in presenting my Report. Yours sincerely. Charles Haddon-Cave QC
THE LOSS OF RAF NIMROD XV230 A FAILURE OF LEADERSHIP, CULTURE AND…