§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department intends to use the Redtop missiles from Lightning aircraft for training purposes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanNo. When the Lightning is withdrawn from service later this month, the remaining Redtop missiles will be disposed of as no further economical use has been found for them. The Lightning is being replaced by Tornado F3 armed with Skyflash medium-range and Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles.