§ Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many complaints were received by his Department about a low-flying aircraft in the Inverness area in the early evening of 26 May 1987; and if he will make a statement on the outcome of the investigation into this incident.
§ Mr. NeubertSeven complaints were received from members of the public concerning a low-flying military aircraft in the Inverness area on 26 May 1987. The aircraft concerned was identified as a United States Air Force F-111 aircraft from RAF Lakenheath on a properly briefed and authorised overflight of Dalcross airport to the north-east of Inverness. An investigation by the RAF police concluded that there was no evidence of any breach of flying regulations.