§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Minister of State for Defence what evaluation of overseas sales potential was made of the HS1182 before it was chosen as the new jet trainer for the Royal Air Force; and what is his numerical assessment of that potential.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourThe overseas sales potential of a new jet trainer was a factor which was carefully studied, and it is estimated that there is a considerable world market for an aircraft of this type. An order for the HS1182 by the Royal Air Force should enable us to obtain a good share of this market.
§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Minister of State for Defence what engine has been chosen by his Department to power the HS1182 new jet trainer for the Royal Air Force.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourThe engine has not yet been chosen; a decision will be made shortly.
§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Minister of State for Defence whether the HS1182 new jet trainer for the Royal Air Force is to enter service with No. 4 Flying Training School; and when and what is the proposed location for the Advanced Flying Training School equipped with this aircraft.
§ Mr. LambtonIt is intended that No. 4 Flying Training School will be reequipped with HS1182 aircraft during the second half of this decade. Current plans envisage that the school will remain at Royal Air Force Valley, its present location.