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Written question asked by Julian Knight (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Air Force: Cadets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has recently made of the operational capacity of volunteer gliding squadrons; and what steps he is taking to increase the availability of gliding induction courses for air cadets.

Answer

The Royal Air Force (RAF) No.2 Flying Training School has eight units that are currently providing Gliding Induction Flights to members of the RAF Air Cadets, with two more units planned to commence flights in early 2024.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
201034
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Air force Cadets Training Gliding
Link
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