Mr. F. HALL (Dulwich)asked the Secretary of State for War if he will furnish an up-to-date Return to the House of serious or fatal accidents to officers or men in connection with the operation of Army aeroplanes, including particulars as to the types of the machines on which the accidents occurred?
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Mr. BAKERA full statement of fatal accidents which had occurred in connection with Army aeroplanes up to 23rd March was furnished in reply to a question put on that date by the hon. Member for Leicester. There have been three fatal accidents since that date, of which the particulars are as follows:—
Date of Accident. Names of Kilted. Pattern and Number of Aeroplane on which Accident Occurred. Names of Manufacturers of Aeroplane on which Accident Occurred. 12th May, 1914 … Capt. E. V. Anderson. Sopwith 80 Gnome Biplane. No. 325. The Sopwith Aviation Company, Ltd. 12th May, 1914 … Second-class Air Mechanic Carter Sopwith 80 Gnome Biplane, No. 324. The Sopwith Aviation Company, Ltd. 15th May, 1914 … Lieut. J. Empson and First - class Air Mechanic Cudmore. B.E. Biplane, No. 331 Coventry Ordnance Works, Limited.