§ Mr. Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether his attention has been called to the disturbance, and to certain incidents that have taken place during the last few months, caused by low-flying military aircraft in parts of Breconshire and Radnorshire; if he will take steps to stop such flying in these areas; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AmeryBoth counties contain areas in which Royal Air Force aircraft may, with proper authority, practise the technique of low flying.
I regret any disturbance this may cause but it is an essential part of a pilot's training.
Low flying areas and routes are carefully chosen so that the minimum of disturbance is caused to the public and pilots are instructed to avoid flying over inhabited areas as far as possible.
Unauthorised low flying is strictly forbidden.