§ 68. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many jet aircraft have crashed in the United Kingdom this year; and how many of the crews and civilians lost their lives from such crashes.
Mr. WardSince 1st January, 65 Royal Air Force jet aircraft have crashed in the United Kingdom. I regret to say that 59 aircrew, one other member of the Royal Air Force and one civilian lost their lives in these accidents.