HC Deb 09 July 1934 vol 292 c28W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether the Russian Air Force was represented at the recent Royal Air Force display at Hendon; if so, by whom: and whether they were invited by His Majesty's Government or did they request permission to come?

Sir P. SASSOON

The Commissar for Aviation, and other aviators from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, having intimated their intention to be in London at the time of the display, received invitations from the Air Council in accordance with customary practice in regard to distinguished foreign visitors to this country.

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