§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence why F-111 aircraft based at RAF Upper Heyford are now heavier when taking off than previously, resulting in a lower flight path over the village of Steeple Aston; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanAs I stated in my written answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Banbury (Mr. Baldry) on 16 June 1988 at column221, a number of modifications have been made to the F-111 during its life which have reduced its thrust-to-weight ratio.