§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for Air how many civilians and how many Service men are now employed at Aston Down Aerodrome; how many have left on posting during the last year; how many have left not to other employment; how many will be retained; and for how long they will be retained.
§ Mr. AmeryNo service personnel are employed at R.A.F. Aston Down at present, but there are 19 civilians, 11 of whom are on detachment from the Central Flying School at Little Rissington. They are likely to be required indefinitely. Since 1st March, 1960, 186 civilians and seven Service men have gone to other units, and 192 civilians have retired, resigned or been discharged.
§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for Air how many hangars at Aston Down have become, or will become, redundant; what proposals he has for their future use; and how many hangars he will retain for service use.
§ Mr. AmeryOf the nineteen hangars, eighteen will not be needed for Service use. Eight will shortly be offered for 37W sale for removal, and we hope to let the remaining ten for storage purposes.
§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for Air how often Aston Down Aerodrome will be used for flying training on the average in each month during 1961, 1962, and 1963; what types of aeroplane will use it; and how much night flying will be involved.
§ Mr. AmeryDuring 1961, 1962 and 1963, it is expected that Aston Down will be used for flying training for an average of 18 days each month by Jet Provost aircraft. It is not at present intended to use the airfield for night flying.