§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the present operational duties of Royal Air Force Finningley; and what are the future proposals for this base.
§ Mr. NeubertRAF Finningley is the centre for training all non-pilot aircrew for the Royal Air Force, and for674W advanced multi-engine pilot training. It is also the base for Yorkshire universities air squadron, and air experience flight and the headquarters of the search and rescue wing. Finningley is designated as a co-located operating base for use by American forces in time of war. There are no plans to change the role of the station.