It has been stated on here many times that unfortunately the human remains found in the local area to the crash site could not be positively identified by dna as those of Flt Sgt Copping. But this does not seem to be believed by members of this forum.
Even the local area of Sahara Desert is a big area to search, and no doubt there are many remains of many men from all sides who fought and sadly died in World War 2, and other conflicts. Not only the Sahara, but all over Europe, indeed everwhere on this planet that war has touched. As and when these brave souls are discovered, be it on the battlefields of the Somme or the jungles of Borneo, their remains will be and are treated with the respect deserved of the fallen.
The MOD has gone through a period of massive change recently, historic regiments and squadrons disbanded, perfectly serviceable aircraft and ships taken out of service, brought on in part by financial difficulty and government mismanagement, and can hardly afford to man its current commitments.
So, despite what we feel is right and proper for Flt Sgt Copping and all those with no know grave, for the time being, and coupled with the political situation across the Middle East, any further recovery mission sadly cannot be considered.
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