Tucano (Hansard, 16 November 1987)

§ Mr. Rogers
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether the Short Tucano has received its release for service; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many Tucano aircraft are currently undergoing evaluation tests at RAE Boscombe Down.

§ Mr. Sainsbury
The Short's Tucano has not yet received its release for service. One aircraft has been accepted by MOD and will start its release to service trials at A and AEE Boscombe Down shortly; a second aircraft is expected today.

§ Mr. Rogers
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Short Tucano aircraft have been delivered to the Royal Air Force.

§ Mr. Sainsbury
None.

§ Mr. Rogers
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Short Tucano aircraft are presently in Royal Air Force service training pilots.

§ Mr. Sainsbury
None.