§ 45. Wing Commander Hulbertasked the Minister of Defence how many British personnel have been rescued by the use of helicopters in the Korean operations.
§ The Minister of Defence (Mr. Shinwell)At least 13 naval personnel have been rescued by helicopters. The only available figures for the land forces cover all Commonwealth units in Korea and amount to 21. The necessity for such rescues has not arisen in the case of United Kingdom Royal Air Force personnel.
§ Wing Commander HulbertCould the right hon. Gentleman say whether these are British or American aircraft?
§ Mr. ShinwellThey are American aircraft.
§ Wing Commander HulbertAre there no British helicopters in that theatre of war?
§ Mr. ShinwellNot at present. It is proposed, as soon as possible, to use British aircraft.
§ Commander MaitlandHave any decorations been given to the Americans for their very gallant rescues on these occasions?
§ Mr. ShinwellI cannot say.