§ 94. Flying-Officer Bowdenasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if the personnel of 53 Squadron, R.A.F., Merry-field, whose release under Class A has been stopped, are held back under the Military Necessity Clause; and why these men were not released and replaced by redundant aircrews from other commands.
§ Mr. StracheyYes, Sir. Fifteen general duties officers of this station have been retained under the Military Necessity 1331 Clause. 53 Squadron is operating on air trooping, and Transport Command are already taking over all the aircrews who have the proper qualifications for this most responsible task.