§ Mr. ROSEasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the estimated weight of a squadron of fighting aeroplanes with their pilots and mechanics, their equipment and fuel, and munitions?
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§ Sir S. HOAREThe weight of a squadron of fighter aeroplanes of existing service types, with pilots and nucleus maintenance party, would be approximately 17 tons. The weight of the equipment, fuel and other stores would vary with the length of the flight and the purpose for which it was undertaken.