Sir Teddy Taylor 27th February 2003
House Of Commons
London
SW1A OAA

Dear Mr Taylor

You may be aware that earlier this year Channel 4 ran a TV programme titled ”EXOCET” in 2001. The programme centred on the Falklands conflict of 1982. In the programme I gave an interview of my recollection of the events immediately prior to the attack on HMS SHEFFIELD by an Argentinean Super Entendard fighter-bomber. During this attack, HMS Sheffield was hit by an air launched AM39 Exocet Missile on 4th May 1982.

During the making of the programme the MOD made a written reply to answer allegations by myself and other crewmembers that the subsequent Board Of Inquiry (BOI) was not held in a most professional and open way. I myself, dispute this reply as my evidence at the BOI was tampered with.

This letter represents a formal complaint against the MOD in that they covered up evidence that I gave which implicated that a RN Officer was absent from place of duty and that I was ordered to lie by high ranking, senior Naval Officers.

As my MP I trust you will raise this important issue. I do not feel it is right that RN Officers are left to investigate such tragic events without an independent body being involved. I am prepared to go on record or to court if need be, to ensure that justice and the truth regarding the sinking of HMS Sheffield and the loss of 20 lives are factual and accurate.

My aim is to ensure that the enquiry is re-opened and the truth about what happened to “Shiny Sheff” on 4th May 1982 becomes aware to all. Further, I feel that certain individuals be held responsible for their actions. I look forward to hearing from you.


Yours Faithfully
Craig Brydon

(Signed on Original)

By Doug (George) Laybourne:

The time has now arrived when this former witness to the 'truth' regarding HMS Sheffield, needs to be given ALL THE SUPPORT THAT WE CAN MUSTER!

This will require witnesses AND supporters, to 'get off the fence NOW and join the campaign for JUSTICE & TRUTH by writing to their own Constituency MP in support of Craig's brave letter.

For example: Firstly. Those veterans whom say that they were either asked or ordered to; alter their own personal written testimonies, regarding the absence of a key officer at a crucial time in the 'Exocet action', while they were on passage back to the UK, must ACT NOW, by writing a similar 'formal complaint as their evidence will not only support Craig's complaint of 'tampering', but show clearly how the efforts to cover-up 'gross negligence' started, long before the Board of Inquiry!

Secondly. ALL we 'Sheffield (Campaign) Supporters' MUST in turn, support all of the veterans concerned by writing to our own Constituency MPs, voicing concerns as to the 'mounting allegations of a cover-up

It is intended to provide some guidance, regarding these letters, shortly

Doug Laybourne
Campaign Coordinator