HC Deb 29 July 1927 vol 209 cc1661-2W
Sir F. SYKES

asked the Secretary of State for Air the numbers of pilots in

REGULAR PERSONNEL.
— Officers. Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Airmen.
General Duties. Others.
Special Reserve.
Establishment … … … … … 24 4 208
Strength … … … … … 23 4 198
Auxiliary Air Force.
Establishment … … … … … 10 5 151
Strength … … … … … 5 5 138
Headquarters, Special Reserve and Auxiliary Air Force.
Establishment … … … … … 4 4 6
Strength … … … … … 4 4 9

State-supported flying clubs and the proportion who have joined Royal Air Force auxiliary units?

Sir S. HOARE

The number of qualified pilots in the subsidised flying clubs on 30th June was 143; information in regard to the exact number who have joined the Reserve or the Auxiliary Air Force cannot be given without a detailed examination of their names.

Sir F. SYKES

asked the Secretary of State for Air the numbers of pilots, qualified and fit for flying duties, in the Royal Air Force Reserve, the Royal Air Force Special Reserve, the Territorial Air Force and State-supported flying clubs, respectively.

Sir S. HOARE

The following are the numbers:

Royal Air Force Reserve, 744 qualified pilots; Royal Air Force Special Reserve, none as yet (nine under instruction); Auxiliary Air Force, 43; subsidised flying clubs, 143.