Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 14 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 12th February, 417 c1632W, on Apache helicopters, how many AH-64 Apache helicopters have been accepted into service; how many are in storage at RAF Shawbury; when he expects the full complement to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 12 February 2004, Official Report, column 1632W, on Apache helicopters, how many AH-64 Apache helicopters have been accepted into service; how many are in storage at RAF Shawbury; when he expects the full complement to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement. [177168] Mr. Ingram: The Ministry of Defence has accepted delivery of 67 aircraft. There are at present 19 Apache in storage at RAF Shawbury, which will reduce to zero when all three Attack Helicopter Regiments are formed by late November 2006.

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