The Chinook Justice Campaign says John is believed to have been the last surviving parent of anyone who died in the crash. Ministers met with campaigners, who are seeking more answers about the crash, in December. John Dockerty supported the campaign for answers (Chinook Justice Campaign/PA)Nicola Rawcliffe, daughter of John Dockerty and a member of the campaign group, said: “My father spent the last 32 years wondering why his eldest son and my brother Chris died. “He campaigned with dignity and determination, but it is heartbreaking that he has died without the government and MoD acknowledging the truth about the circumstances surrounding the crash. “We understand that the lack of certainty about the cause of the crash has added to the distress of the families.

Source: The Herald March 22, 2026 09:55 UTC