HC Deb 30 May 1956 vol 553 c18W
Mr. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for Air what type of aircraft is used by qualified parachute soldiers for jumping practice; and to what extent there is a shortage of these aircraft.

Mr. Birch

Hastings and Valettas are being used for this purpose; in general, aircraft resources in the United Kingdom are adequate for Regular parachute personnel.