HC Deb 04 March 1936 vol 309 c1372
37. Mr. WAKEFIELD (for Mr. EVERARD)

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, in the case of tactical exercises taking place which necessitate bombing machines flying over the sea, any life-saving apparatus is carried?

Sir P. SASSOON

Yes, Sir; a Gieves safety waistcoat for each member of the crew is always carried, and, in addition, flotation gear for the aircraft when the flight is to extend more than a certain distance out to sea.

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