§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the authorised height and speed of the pair of military jet aircraft that overflew the village of Clayton in South Yorkshire on 7 March at approximately 15.35 hours; what was their actual recorded height and speed; from which airfield they took off and landed at; and what was the nature of their sortie.
§ Mr. HanleyCentral records are only maintained of low-level military flights, which are those carried out below 2,000 ft. No military jet aircraft were booked to fly at low level in the low flying area concerned at approximately 15.35 hours on 7 March. However, it is possible that military aircraft overflew Clayton at heights above 2,000 ft.
§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many low flying exercises have taken place in Wales in which planes have flown below 100 ft in the last year.
§ Mr. HanleyFlying below 100 ft by fixed wing military aircraft is not permitted in the United Kingdom low flying system.