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Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 1994. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 2 December 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What was the purpose of the deployment of Italian Air Force AMX aircraft to (a) Royal Air Force Coningsby from 11th to 15th July, (b) Royal Air Force Cottesmore from 11th to 14th July, (c) Royal Air Force Cottesmore from 22nd to 26th July, (d) Royal Air Force Waddington from 5th September and (e) Royal Air Force Cottesmore from 10th to 14th October; how many aircraft took part; which Royal Airforce unit hosted the visits; how many low-level sorties were undertaken by the aircraft during the deployment, and at what minimum permitted altitudes; and how many of these sorties included use of the Spadeadam range.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
250 c943-4W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Military aircraft Low flying Training Italy