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Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 December 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 6 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if C-17s have the capacity to drop cargo by parachute.
Answer

Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if C-17s have the capacity to drop cargo by parachute. [20392] Mr. Ingram: The C-17 aircraft is capable of dropping cargo by parachute and it is used in this role by the United States Air Force. However, the UK does not currently envisage using the aircraft in this role and has not sought the clearances necessary to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
376 c457W; 20392
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Freight Military aircraft C-17 aircraft Parachuting
Link
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