Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If military aircraft inbound to the RAF Spadeadam range at low level from the east are permitted to cross the area of directional flow control west of Newcastle in a westerly direction (a) while receiving a radar advisory service from RAF Spadeadam and (b) when not in receipt of any air traffic service.

Answer: Mr. Redmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if military aircraft inbound to the RAF Spadeadam range at low level from the east are permitted to cross the area of directional flow control west of Newcastle in a westerly direction (a) while receiving a radar advisory service from RAF Spadeadam and (b) when not in receipt of any air traffic service. [8587] Mr. Soames: No. Compliance with flow arrows is mandatory for all low military aircraft, except helicopters flying below 250 f above ground level, irrespective of whether they are receiving a radar advisory service.

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