HC Deb 11 March 1953 vol 512 c1281
40. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the approximate average length of the tour of duty overseas for officers and other ranks, respectively, in the Royal Air Force, serving on a Regular engagement.

The Under-Secretary of State for Air (Mr. George Ward)

The length of an overseas tour varies from country to country, but it is normally two and a half years for Royal Air Force officers and airmen and two years for Women's Royal Air Force officers and airwomen.

Sir L. Ropner

Is the tour of duty tending to grow shorter or longer?

Mr. Ward

There is no variation, except in different climates.