§ 90. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for Air how many of the 98 officers of the rank of air vice-marshal and upwards are serving with Royal Air Force units abroad; how many are on active duties at home stations; how many are in diplomatic posts; and how many are otherwise employed.
§ Mr. BirchSeventy-six are in R.A.F. posts at home, including eight with the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Supply; sixteen are with R.A.F. commands overseas; one is with the British Joint Services Mission in Washington; and five hold appointments either with N.A.T.O. or with Dominion Air Forces.
91. Air Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Air how many of the 98 officers of the rank of air vice-marshal and upwards are in flying practice on jet aircraft.
§ Mr. BirchTwenty of these officers belong to the ground branches. Of the remainder, over half fly jet aircraft. Most officers of these ranks who are fit for full flying duties are in flying practice on either jet or piston-engined aircraft.