Written question asked by Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 11 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Monday, 22 February 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Typhoon Aircraft
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Typhoon aircraft are stationed at (a) RAF Conningsby, (b) RAF Akrotiri and (c) the detachment permanently deployed to the Falkland Islands at British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Mount Pleasant.
- Answer
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As at 1 February 2021 RAF Coningsby had 47 aircraft in the forward fleet, RAF Akrotiri had seven whilst British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Mount Pleasant had four.
The number of Typhoon aircraft in the forward fleet at any base can vary over time.
The forward fleet comprises serviceable and short-term unserviceable aircraft. Typically, short-term unserviceable aircraft are undergoing minor works, forward maintenance or any other unforeseen rectification or technical inspection that can arise on a day to day basis.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 153367
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Deployment Falkland Islands Typhoon aircraft RAF Akrotiri RAF Coningsby
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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