§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what date the requirement for all combat-ready RAF strike/attack/reconnaissance fast jet aircrew to be current in operational low flying down to 100 ft was introduced; and if this requirement applies to(a) Buccaneer crews, (b) Canberra reconnaissance crews, (c) instructors on the Haw aircraft and (d) instructors in the Tornado, Harrier and Jaguar reserve squadrons.
§ Mr. HanleyThe requirement for all combat-ready RAF strike/attack/reconnaissance fast jet aircrew to be current in operational low flying came into effect on 1 May 1993 for aircrew of No. 1 Group RAF Strike Command and on 1 November 1993 for aircrew of No. 2 Group. Canberra reconnaissance crews, instructors on Hawk aircraft and instructors on Tornado, Harrier and Jaguar reserve squadrons are not required to be current in operational low flying. In keeping with their maritime role, however, Buccaneer crews are required to be current in operational low flying over the sea.