My congradulations to Ric, and TIGHAR for their work. But, the Discovery program, although informative, still doesnt quite seal the deal for me, even though I can't imagine any other outcome. AE and Fred obviously were on Niku at some point. Whether you find DNA, or other bones, or parts of the Electra off the reef shelf, you still have a theory, and a great one at that. I guess I'm just looking for Electra parts that can be identified, with no doubt that it was her plane. Probably not in my lifetime, but I know that you will keep searching. This is one of those stories of history that will get passed from generation to generation.
After watching the program, and seeing the the dramatisation of the Electra landing on the reef north of the Norwich City, I am convinced that "Nessie" was part of the landing gear, stuck in the reef. I think that the Electra, even though it may have been torn apart, is in the deep water off the reef. I think that it may be intact enough to see at least the fuselege and one wing intact, with NR16020 on it. It's in deep enough water as to not be affected by strong currents. Once it slid down the slope, it came to rest on the sandy bottom, just waiting to be found.
Fom my standpoint, and I suspect that of others, finding positive proof of the Electra will tell us that Amelia was definately on Niku, whether any other evidence of her exists. It is my hope that Ric, and TIGHAR will go back to Niku, and keep trying. I'm sure that other corporate sponsors will come one board, after seeing the Discovery program. Dont give up---you are on the right track. Thanks for allowing me to be a very small part of history.
Tom