Meteorological Research Flight

HC Deb 28 July 1965 vol 717 cc137-8W

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, in the interests of obtaining basic weather data for altitudes at which the Concord will operate, he will consider re-equipping the Meteorological Research Flight with RB57F aircraft.

Mr. Millan

In view of the arrangements described in my answer of 21st July the need for special aircraft for the Meteorological Research Flight has yet to be established. The facilities available for high-altitude meteorological research will be kept under review.