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Written question asked by Lord Rotherwick (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2006.


Armed Forces: Helicopters

Question
Whether the Lynx Mark 7 helicopter that came down in Basra city on 6 May had a complete defensive aids suite fitted; and whether any part of this suite had been removed.
Answer

All helicopters in Iraq are fitted with appropriate defensive aid suites, including the Lynx Mark 7 helicopter that crashed in Basra City on Saturday 6 May 2006. To provide greater detail about the defensive aids fitted to our helicopters would be likely to prejudice the security of our personnel.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
682 c138WA; 5673
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Defence equipment Iraq Helicopters Peacekeeping operations Military aircraft Basra Lynx helicopters
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk