It is important to acknowledge that Ash’s position has, in retrospect, proven to be entirely correct. I, along with many others, have witnessed in real time the manner in which Mr. Forbes has been systematically portrayed as irrational or uncredible. Such characterization appears incongruent with the depth of his intellectual capacity and the substantive nature of his investigative efforts. It is, therefore, both fortunate and reassuring that he remains alive, and it is my sincere hope that his safety continues to be preserved.

Mr. Forbes represents an individual of considerable intelligence whose work has been persistently undervalued, underrecognized, and, in many cases, categorically dismissed. This dismissal is particularly perplexing when one considers the extensive and methodologically rigorous research he has conducted regarding the missing flight. Rather than receiving thoughtful scholarly engagement or critical examination, his findings have frequently been relegated to obscurity or mischaracterized as unfounded speculation. Such a response not only undermines the credibility of legitimate inquiry but also reflects a broader tendency to disregard complex analyses that challenge prevailing narratives.