HC Deb 20 December 1937 vol 330 c1617W
Mr. Perkins

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he will state the total number of passengers who have lost their lives while flying in Air France machines, D.L.H. machines. Imperial Airways machines, and K.L.M. machines, respectively, during 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, and 1937?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

The number of paying passengers who have lost their lives while flying in aircraft of the under-mentioned air transport companies during the periods specified in the hon. Member's Question is as follows:

"Air France."* "D.L.H." Imperial Airways, Limited. "K.L.M."
1930 10 10 3
I931 9 2
1932 4 3
1933 8 3 20
1934 3 3
1935 1 9 13
1936 3 12 2 12
1937 (to date). 8 5 11
Total 37 39 39 39
* "Air France" was formed on 1st June, 1933. The figures prior to this date relate to the five companies which were amalgamated to form "Air France."

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