Live Bombing Training (Hansard, 4 March 1994)

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the minimum authorised altitude for Harrier aircraft on live bombing training sorties.

§ Mr. Hanley
Within an air weapon range danger area, the minimum authorised altitude for Harrier aircraft on live bombing training is 120 ft minimum separation distance.
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§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many training man days were spent by British Army units on the Soltau-Luneberg training area, Germany, in each year since 1988; and if he will provide a breakdown of these figures into activity by(a) infantry, (b) armoured and (c) other units.

§ Mr. Hanley
The information requested for activity on the Soltau-Luneberg training area since 1988 is given in the table.

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the regulations concerning overflight of towns and villages by aircraft carrying live bombs(a) at low level and (b) at heights greater than 2,000 ft.

§ Mr. Hanley
The regulations state that overflight of built-up areas is to be avoided. No distinction is made with respect to the altitude of the aircraft.