HC Deb 30 March 1917 vol 92 c778W
Mr. BILLING

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what type of machine is employed for the training of pilots for land flying in the Royal Naval Air Service in the early stages?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The machines employed for the purpose are principally Avro and Maurice Farman type.

Mr. BILLING

asked what types of machines are now employed for the training of pilots in the Royal Flying Corps in the early stages?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Maurice Farmans and Grahame-White aeroplanes are used for elementary training.