§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many aircraft in the 21W RAF are over 20 years old; and what are their type.
§ Mr. Wellbeloved416 of the RAF's effective aircraft strength were at least 20 years old at the end of 1978. However, half of these aircraft have been converted during their in-service life from earlier models. Ten types are involved, and these are Canberra, Chipmunk, Devon, Hunter, Meteor, Pembroke, Shackleton, Victor, Vulcan and Whirlwind aircraft.