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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2024. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 8 November 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


RAF Shawbury: Helicopters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of how many helicopter pilots at RAF Shawbury will be unable to complete their training on schedule this year.

Answer

There will be a limited short-term impact to the number of trainees completing UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) Rotary Wing aircrew training at RAF Shawbury this year.

However, this will not have an impact to the number of Tri-Service aircrew commencing Operational Conversion Unit training or on Front Line units. UKMFTS continues to deliver the number of Rotary Wing aircrew needed by Defence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12136
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Crew Helicopters Training RAF Shawbury
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk