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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Merlin Helicopters: Training

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many service personnel have taken part in Exercise Merlin Vortex.
Answer

Exercise Merlin Vortex was a pre-deployment training exercise to prepare the Merlin force for deployment to Afghanistan. 422 service personnel took part in the exercise, comprising 177 aircrew and 245 ground support staff. In addition, the exercise was supported by two civilian doctors.The deployment of the Merlin force to Afghanistan began in November and will be complete by the end of 2009.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c613W; 302821
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Training Merlin helicopters
Link
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