§ 26. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for Air whether the new aerial battleship "Valkyrie" has successfully completed the Air Ministry tests; to what use in the near future it is intended to put this class of airship or flying boat; and can he give the House full particulars?
§ Sir S. HOAREAn aircraft of the type referred to has lately completed its tests, and it is intended that it should take part in a cruise of flying boats in the Baltic in the near future. It is a three-engined flying boat and carries a crew of five.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Baronet say from what station the tests were made?
§ Sir S. HOAREOff-hand, I should say from Felixstowe, but, if the hon. Gentleman will give me notice, I will verify that.
§ Mr. THURTLEIs it intended to include any of these aerial battleships in the Home Defence Squadron?
§ Sir S. HOAREObviously, that does not arise out of this question.
§ Mr. THURTLEDoes not the question ask to what use this particular type of flying ship is going to be put?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe answer I have given is that it is going to be further tested, and until the tests are completed cannot give any answer to that question.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Baronet say what will be the number of the crew that this battleship will carry?
§ Sir S. HOAREI have already told the hon. Member that it is five.