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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Monday, 17 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 May 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 24 May 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many battlefield helicopters are deployed on operations; in which theatres they are deployed; and with which units they are in-service. - Including figure.
Answer

Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Battlefield helicopters are deployed on operations; in which theatres they are deployed; and with which units they are in service. [174543] Mr. Ingram: A total of 68 Battlefield helicopters are deployed in operational areas, in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland and Iraq. I am withholding details of the specific units with which these assets are deployed under Exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information as this would give a clear indication of their operational capability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
174543; 421 c1347W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Deployment Helicopters Military aircraft
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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