Bad news. EDF have at the last minute declined the flight. By telephone they confirmed they never had much intent on letting the flight take place. CAA admit they are probably not complying with the requirements of CAP722C but they will not investigate further as they have no remit for this. There is no avenue of appeal as the only form for this does not yet include the nuclear sites. Essentially, some uneducated low paid security manager sitting in a box office all day, subcontracted to a French firm has the ability (via a FRZ Sponsorship) to dictate terms of the law in the UK. Absolutely shocking. Sponsors are apparently able to pick and choose their own criteria without oversight from the CAA. Madness…