§ 20. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Secretary of State for Air whether any German officers were present at the Air Force display at Hendon last Saturday week at the invitation of the Air Ministry; and, if so, how many and of what ranks?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Samuel Hoare)The annual Air Force display is a public function and. so far as my information goes, 14 German officers were present among many other officers of foreign powers. These officers visited the display on their own initiative, but were supplied with the complimentary tickets of admission which it is usual to give to any foreign officers who notify their intention of attending the display. I understand that the five senior officers were of the rank of colonel.