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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010.


Armed Forces: Aircraft

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether there will be a gap in capability during the transition between retiring Harrier pilots and training Joint Strike Fighter pilots.
Answer

The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are jointly developing a transition plan to ensure that the Joint Combat Aircraft (JCA) Force is manned by transferring personnel from the Joint Force Harrier (JFH), from other aircraft types and directly from initial training. This plan will ensure that both JFH and JCA are appropriately manned through this transition period.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2946; 718 c379WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Harrier aircraft F-35 aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk