HC Deb 03 May 1950 vol 474 cc200-1W
96. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many Egyptian airmen have been or are being trained by the Royal Air Force in this country to handle jet fighters, Lincoln bombers or other British service aircraft.

Mr. A. Henderson

Since the beginning of 1949 the R.A.F. have given flying training in this country to 13 members of the Royal Egyptian Air Force, including four now attending a course. Of the 13, two were trained on Spitfires, 10 were trained as flying instructors, and one was trained in basic navigation. No training has been given on Lincoln bombers.