91. Mr. B. Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for Air what report he has received concerning the dropping of a practice bomb on the Dengie Hundred; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BirchFour 3 lb. non-explosive practice bombs were inadvertently dropped on the Dengie Hundred by an aircraft of the United States Air Force.68W No damage was caused to property and no one was injured. A full investigation was held. The cause of the incident appears to have been a defect in the bomb rack mechanism. All bomb racks of this type have now been withdrawn.