Written question asked by Ian Murray (Labour) on Friday, 21 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 (named day). It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Military Aircraft
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 April 2017 to Question 70279, if he will take steps to allow the posthumous naming of a current RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft, MacRobert's Spirit - not for self but for country, after Lady MacRobert in recognition of her philanthropic donation of four fighter aircraft during the Second World War.
- Answer
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The RAF is rightly proud of its connections with the MacRobert family. Whilst there are no plans to name a Typhoon as "MacRobert Spirit - Not For Self But For Country", the RAF will be naming a 6 Squadron Typhoon "Sir Roderic" after one of Lady MacRobert's fallen sons who served with the Squadron.
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- 2016-17
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