Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 September 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many flying hours have been accumulated by RAF C17 aircraft; and how many were expected. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many flying hours have been accumulated by RAF C17 aircraft; and how many were expected. [127117] Mr. Ingram: From June 2001, when the C17 was first available for tasking, to 31 July 2003, 11,540 hours have been flown. The original planned flying task for the aircraft was 3,000 hours per year for the seven years of the lease. From 1 April 2003, this was increased to 4,000 hours per year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 127117; 410 c304W;410 c344W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Contracts Air force Leasing Military aircraft Working hours C-17 aircraft
Contains statistics: Yes
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