§ Group-Captain Wilcockasked the Secretary of State for Air how the release of wireless mechanics now compares with releases in other technical trades; and if he will now say when the shortage will be made good.
§ Mr. de FreitasThe following table shows the release position in March of the main technical trades in the Royal Air Force. I am afraid I cannot at present predict when the shortage of wireless mechanics will be made good.
RELEASE POSITION OF TECHNICAL TRADES IN THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, MARCH, 1947. Trade. Age and Service Group. Flight Mechanic (Engines) 55 Flight Mechanic (Airframe) Radar Mechanic 52 (Genera level of release for airmen. Radar Mechanic (Air) Radar Mechanic (Ground) Fitter marine Fitter (Stationary Engines) Grinder 51 Miller Turner Machine Tool Setter & Operator Fitter Mechanical Transport Fitter I Fitter II (Airframes) Fitter II (Engines) Fitter General Instrument Repairer II Fitter Armourer Torpedo 49 Fitter Armourer Instrument Repairer 48 Instrument Repairer I Armourer Armourer Bomb Disposal Armourer Torpedo Electrician II Electrician I 47 Wireless Operator Mechanic Wireless Mechanic