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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2014 (named day). It was answered by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the availability of aircrew for Tornados used for airstrikes in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Tornado Detachment in Akrotiri has sufficient aircrew to undertake the current level of tasking while at the same time providing appropriate crew rest periods.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
218214
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Armed conflict Bombings Iraq Military aircraft
Link
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