HC Deb 17 January 1967 vol 739 c23W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total cost of maintaining the Royal Air Force Javelin fighter squadron in Zambia; and how many flying hours were logged by the squadron during its time there.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

During the period of its detachment in Zambia the Royal Air Force Javelin squadron flew some 1,500 hours in all. As regards the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the Answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall) on 15th November, 1966.—[Vol. 736, c.74–5.]