§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether there is any age limit for experienced pilots wishing to join the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve?
§ Sir K. WoodCandidates for the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve are required to join for a minimum period of five years and are not permitted to serve as pilots after reaching the age of 42. Accordingly the exception to the normal age limit in favour of pilots with over 100 hours flying experience, of which I informed my hon. Friend on 14th December, is not normally extended to pilots over the age of 37; but even in this respect exceptional cases would receive special consideration.