Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 July 1995. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 July 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

If the sortie planning for the flight of Chinook ZD576 from Aldergrove to Fort George included, at any stage, consideration of a flight at medium altitude. - HYes, but this was rejected because of poor weather forecast.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

263 c267W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Aviation Accidents Air routes Helicopters Safety Chinook helicopters RAF Aldergrove