§ 48. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the total strength of the Royal Air Force Reserve, and what is the number of reserve pilots available for actual flying?
§ Sir P. SASSOONAs regards the first part of the question, the strength of the Royal Air Force Reserve as at 30th April last was 991 officers and 6,238 airmen. The answer to the last part is 708, of whom 588 are in regular flying practice and immediately available.