HC Deb 16 December 1959 vol 615 c158W
50. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Air at what age under his regulations an airman is permitted to pilot or be a member of a crew of a V-bomber.

Mr. W. J. Taylor

A man cannot normally become first pilot of a V-bomber before he is 22½. He may be a member of the crew at about 19½.