Helicopters (Hansard, 7 February 1978)

HC Deb 07 February 1978 vol 943 c518W 518W

§ 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.