§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many hours have been flown by Tornado GR1 serial number ZA611 since its accident on December 1986; and what was the cost of repairs to the aircraft following that accident.
§ Mr. HanleySince its repair, the aircraft has been placed in temporary storage as a medium-term reserve to cover future attrition within the operational fleet. The aircraft has only flown three hours since its accident. Costs of repair to RAF aircraft are commercial in confidence.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current requirement for operational low flying training by Royal Air Force Tornado F3 crews.
§ Mr. HanleyThere is no requirement.