HC Deb 29 November 1988 vol 142 c230W
115. Mrs. Roe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent measures have been taken to strengthen the air mobility capability of the British Army of the Rhine.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Following the successful conclusion of airmobility trials involving 6 Brigade in Germany, 24 Brigade converted to the airmobile role in April of this year. In addition to the Royal Air Force Puma and Chinook helicopters, which continue to be provided in support of airmobility, a new Army Air Corps Regiment, consisting of anti-tank and utility Lynx and Gazelle helicopters, will be formed as part of 24 Brigade. This represents a significant improvement in the airmobility capability of 1(BR) Corps.