HC Deb 08 July 1982 vol 27 c167W
Dr. Edmund Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why there has been an increased incidence of low-flying military aircraft over the Hatfield and Dunscroft area of South Yorkshire during recent weeks; and how soon this activity will end.

Mr. Wiggin

There is normally some increase in low flying activities in the summer months to take advantage of longer daylight hours and more favourable weather conditions. In June the weather was generally better in the North of England than the South resulting in an increase in the number of sorties in this area.