§ 86. Wing-Commander Hulbertasked the Minister of Supply if he can make a statement in regard to the progress of the construction of the Brabazon aircraft and the Saunders Roe flying boat; and when it is anticipated that these aircraft will undergo flying trials.
§ Mr. John FreemanSatisfactory progress has been maintained in the construction of these aircraft and the fuselage and centre section of the first Brabazon prototype were moved into the assembly hall on 4th October. Present indications are that the first flight of the Brabazon with Centaurus engines will take place in the summer of 1948, but any estimate of the date can still only be tentative. The construction of the Saunders Roe flying boat is less advanced and it would be premature to prophesy when it will fly.