HC Deb 30 July 1952 vol 504 c140W
68. Mr. A. Roberts

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many jet aircraft have crashed in the United Kingdom this year; and how many of the crews and civilians lost their lives from such crashes.

Mr. Ward

Since 1st January, 65 Royal Air Force jet aircraft have crashed in the United Kingdom. I regret to say that 59 aircrew, one other member of the Royal Air Force and one civilian lost their lives in these accidents.

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