Former Naval Aircraft

HC Deb 25 March 1964 vol 692 c104W

102. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what is his policy with regard to the preservation of former naval aircraft.

Mr. Hay

Our policy is to maintain a representative holding of former naval aircraft; but we do not envisage going so far as to provide an aircraft of each type. Possible additions to our collection of former naval aircraft will, however, continue to be considered whenever an opportunity occurs.

105. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty whether he will list the Fleet Air Arm aircraft which have not been preserved since the operation of the Fleet Air Arm became a responsibility of his Department prior to the war.

Mr. Hay

Of the front line naval aircraft in service with the Fleet Air Arm since May 1939, fifteen types now out of service have not been preserved. They are the Sea Gladiator, Albacore, Barracuda, Shark, Skua, Roc, Sea Otter, Sea Hurricane, Sea Fox, Kingfisher, Buffalo, Firebrand, Sea Hornet, Wyvern and Sky-raider.