HC Deb 13 December 1933 vol 284 c346
13. Captain HAROLD BALFOUR

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of aircraft carried on naval craft other than aircraft carriers; and whether it is intended that aircraft shall be carried as equipment on new naval craft of cruiser and heavier tonnage?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

21 aircraft are now carried in cruisers and battleships. The answer to the second part of the question is in the affirmative.

Captain BALFOUR

May we understand that aircraft are now standard equipment in these vessels?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

No. Sir; they are not considered as an integral part of the ship.

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