§ 142. Mr. Carsonasked the Secretary of State for Air if he will make a statement concerning the serious loss of life involved in the accident during the Battle of Britain Air Force celebration display at Manston aerodrome; and if he will state whether compensation will be paid to the dependants of those killed and to the persons injured.
§ Mr. A. HendersonAs Members will have read in the newspapers, a Mosquito which was taking part in the Battle of Britain Display at Manston on Saturday, 18th September, unfortunately crashed causing the deaths of the two members of the crew and of ten spectators. The accident is being investigated by a Service Court of Inquiry which was opened on Tuesday, 21st September. I am sure the House would wish me to express their sympathy with those injured and with the relatives of those killed. The answer to the second part of the Question is, "Yes."