§ Flying-Officer Bowdenasked the Under secretary of State for Air how long is the period of initial training given to young men joining the R.A.F.; and if he is aware that men are being posted overseas at the age of 18, after only two months' training.
§ Mr. StracheyThe initial training given to airmen on joining the R.A.F. lasts for eight weeks. If we are to fulfil our programme of bringing home men due for release or repatriation on completion of their overseas service, I am afraid we have no alternative but to post some air men overseas at the age of 18 on completion of their initial training.