HC Deb 07 February 1978 vol 943 c518W
Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects the CH-47 Chinook medium-lift helicopters to start deploying with the BAOR.

Dr. Gilbert

On present plans the Chinook is expected to enter RAF service in 1981 and will then be available for deployment in BAOR.

Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to provide helicopter lift capability for the Royal Marines' 105mm guns deployed on the Northern flank.

Dr. Gilbert

Dedicated helicopter lift for the Royal Marines, including their 105mm guns, is provided by Royal Navy Wessex 5 helicopters.

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