HC Deb 21 July 1975 vol 896 c17W
Mr. Luce

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the planned permanent airstrip on the Falkland Islands will enable aircraft to fly not only to the Argentine but to other countries as well; and, if so, to what distance.

Mr. Ennals

The specifications of the airfield being built in the Falkland Islands will enable it to handle aircraft capable, if necessary, of flying to countries other than Argentina, up to a distance of about 1,000 nautical miles.

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