OTOH, perhaps not all the life vests were recovered or reported by the plane occupants. Here's what was being strapped-on and sported by one of the females--yes--female--on the flight! It appears to be a combination life jacket and um... er.. um.. package.
We'll have to get Q from MI6 to help us with the details, but here's how that looked above water as she floated around for the next 45 minutes:
But it's not the least bit out of place, I can assure you!
Fuddy may could have gotten that round her wrist but nothing else.
why is “Fuddy’s vest” torn up?