HC Deb 12 August 1947 vol 441 c244W
Mr. Studholme

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will supply a log of all the flying carried out at Roborough Aerodrome during November and December, 1946, and January, 1947; and state the number of hours flown at this aerodrome since January by A.T.C., by civil aircraft and by Service aircraft, respectively.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

The information is given in the following table:

NUMBER OF HOURS FLOWN AT ROBOROUGH AIRFIELD.
Date. R.A.F. Civil.
November, 1946 39
December, 1946 22½ ½
January, 1947 33
TOTAL 94½* 2
1st January to 31st July, 1947 457† 87½
TOTAL 544½

* Note: In addition 64 visiting aircraft used the airfield during these months.

Note: Hours flown by the R.A.F. include 7 for the Air Training Corps.

Mr. Studholme

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will take immediate steps to reopen Plymbridge Lane at Roborough Aerodrome.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

Yes. Traffic will have to be controlled, however, when aircraft are taking off or landing at the airfield.