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Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Monday, 29 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 April 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many front-line aircraft were in use by the RAF in (a) 1992, (b) 1997 and (c) 2001; and how many are in use now. - Inc figures.
Answer

Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many front-line aircraft were in use by the RAF in (a) 1992, (b) 1997 and (c) 2001; and how many are in use now. [165060] Mr. Ingram: I assume the hon. Member is referring to RAF fast-jet front-line aircraft. The numbers in question as at 5 March for each year are: 1992--366 1997--358 2001--294 2004--310.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
420 c14W; 165060
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Deployment Air force Military aircraft
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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