HC Deb 13 June 1950 vol 476 c15W
Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many jet fighter aircraft have crashed and become total write-offs since VJ-day; and how many pilots have been killed or injured.

Mr. A. Henderson

The accident rate for jet fighter aircraft is no greater than that for comparable piston-engined aircraft, but it would be contrary to public policy to publish statistics in this field.

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