HC Deb 22 June 1932 vol 267 c1088
18. Captain H. BALFOUR

(for Mr. WELLS) asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the number of fatal accidents in the Royal Air Force that have occurred while flying in close formation during the present year up to date and during the year 1931?

Sir P. SASSOON

Five fatal accidents took place during 1931 and up to date in 1932 in the course of formation flying. In only one of these cases, however, can the accident be attributed to flying in close formation.