HC Deb 29 March 1976 vol 908 c390W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what increase is proposed in the first-line strength of the RAF VC 10 and Hercules force.

Mr. John

The front line strength of the RAF's VC 10 and Hercules force will be increased from 7 to 11 and 40 to 45 respectively.