§ Sir N. Cooper-Keyasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will now make a statement on the incident which took place at Hastings in the early hours of 14th June, when a low-flying Royal Air Force aircraft caused annoyance and alarm to a number of residents.
§ Mr. AmeryNo Royal Air Force aircraft was involved. Two Voodoo aircraft of the United States Air Force were on a training flight on 14th June, during which they passed over Hastings at 2,500 feet at about 5.45 a.m.
The United States Air Force authorities have expressed their regret for the disturbance caused to local residents.