HC Deb 21 February 1991 vol 186 cc246-7W
Sir Eldon Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the comparative noise levels at take-off and requirement to conduct flying exercises at night as between F15 and F111 aircraft operated by the USAF from Lakenheath.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The FI5Es to be introduced at RAF Lakenheath are expected to operate to the same night flying restrictions which apply to the F111F aircraft presently stationed at the base, with an increase of around 12 sorties a month currently planned. Noise levels generated by F111F and F15E aircraft are very similar. It is our practice to review existing compensation arrangements when aircraft deployments change, and this will apply at RAF Lakenheath once the F15E aircraft are in place.

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