HC Deb 05 May 1987 vol 115 cc364-5W
Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many United Kingdom Royal Air Force bases are protected by Oerlikon/Skyguard.

Mr. Stanley

The Skyguard anti-aircraft system is in service at RAF Waddington.

Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Defence from which source the Royal Air Force acquired the Oerlikon/Skyguard system.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The Oerlikon/Skyguard anti aircraft system now in service with the RAF Regiment was captured from Argentina during the Falklands conflict.