§ Mr. HuttonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Tornado aircraft are stationed at RAF Bruggen; and how many currently have two serviceable engines. [41346]
§ Mr. SoamesThere are currently 54 Tornado GR1 aircraft stationed at RAF Bruggen. However, 14 of these aircraft are currently deployed elsewhere on operations and training or undergoing major maintenance. Of the remaining 40 aircraft, 28 currently have two serviceable engines.
§ Mr. HuttonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many RAF service men were engaged on servicing Tornado aircraft in 1992; and how many(a) service men and (b) civilians are doing so now. [41349]
§ Mr. SoamesThe following figures relate to Tornado maintenance carried out by the RAF Maintenance Group Defence Agency at RAF St Athan and RAF Sealand:
1992 1 November 1995 Service Personnel 641 1,031 MOD Civilians 421 470 Total 1,062 1,501 Servicing of Tornado aircraft at front-line operating bases is also carried out by service personnel; however, the number of personnel involved is not readily available.