§ Mr. Quentin DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the front line combat aircraft operated by the RAF; what is the complement of trained pilots required to operate each type; and how many trained pilots are available to fly each type. [120409]
§ Mr. SpellarThe information is shown in the following table:
Number of trained pilots at 27 April 2000 Aircraft type Pilot establishment Pilot strength Tornado GR1/4 133 123 Tornado F3 111 103 Jaguar 57 59 Harrier 63 62 Sea Harrier 34 28