§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of State for Defence what instructions are given to the pilots of military aircraft engaged on training flights in Mid-Wales concerning the minimum altitude of such flights and to avoid flying over populated areas.
§ Lord BalnielTraining flights by military aircraft at heights below 2,000 feet above ground level have to be approved specifically on each occasion. Minimum heights are set no lower than is essential for each exercise. Pilots are briefed to avoid towns and built up areas as far as possible or to fly over them at heights greater than 2,000 feet above ground level.