Former Defence Secretary says he and his official 2011 Chinook crash review team may have been misled by MoD and calls on PM to order fresh review
Families commemorating the 32nd anniversary
Furious Chinook families accuse MoD of “a slap in the face” after media statement dismisses dossier of evidence and firmly contradicts ministerial promises
In their letter to the Prime Minister, the Chinook Justice Campaign says the latest statement has caused “immense pain to the families who have already endured over three decades without answers.”
Victims Minister pledges to raise Chinook case with PM and takes up concerns with defence ministers over recent MoD press statements
Family group at Westminster to meet victims minister
Chinook Justice Campaign files formal complaint against MoD as families meet victims minister in Westminster
Chinook family members (from left) Matt Tobias, Jenni Balmer-Hornby, Gaynor Tobias, Shan Gregory-Smith, Niven Phoenix, and Chris Cook - with solicitor Clare Fletcher (centre) from Hillsborough Law Now campaign ahead of their meeting with the victims minister today.
Last Chinook victim’s parent dies aged 96 after nearly 32-year wait for answers, as families prepare to meet Victims Minister
Last Chinook victim’s parent dies aged 96 after nearly 32-year wait for answers, as families prepare to meet Victims Minister
Campaigners believe the MoD’s delaying tactics mean fewer of them will survive to see the truth emerge and demand urgent response to dossier of evidence handed over more than three months ago
Valentine’s Day appeal - Chinook Justice Campaign
Widows speak out for first time in Valentine’s Day appeal for justice for the 29 killed in 1994 RAF Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre
Post Ministerial Meeting Media Coverage
The government has “listened at last” and ministers have committed to reviewing further evidence and increased engagement with us. Here’s the coverage we’ve had so far after our meeting with ministers.
Chinook families say ministers appear “surprised” by evidence presented to them about the 1994 Mull of Kintyre crash
Chinook families say ministers appear “surprised” by evidence presented to them about the 1994 Mull of Kintyre crash. Campaigners say government has “listened at last” as ministers commit to reviewing evidence and further engagement with families
Media Coverage December 2025
Take a look at the latest media coverage after the Chinook Justice Campaign published 225 new unanswered questions and their historic first ministerial meeting in 31 years.
Chinook disaster families publish 225 new unanswered questions before historic first ministerial meeting in 31 years
The families of those killed in the RAF Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre have today published 225 new safety critical questions on the circumstances leading up to the 1994 crash.
Ajax armoured vehicle safety issue highlights starkly similar unacceptable MoD practices which killed 29 in RAF Chinook crash, say families
Niven Phoenix says “arrogance and indifference bleeds into all facets of MOD causing unnecessary harm to our troops.'“
Ministers finally agree a date to meet Chinook disaster families – after 18 months of refusing
Families received a letter from Defence Minister Lord Coaker, inviting them - after 18 months - to a meeting
Chinook families join calls for an independent regulator to oversee public bodies involved in wrongdoing
Poppy in memory of those who lost their lives on ZD576 outside Westminster Abbey - November 4th 2025
This Week’s Media Coverage
It’s been a busy week for the Chinook Justice Campaign after issuing our 110 Vital Questions Press Release and delivering our petition of 50,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street.