WE177 Bombs (Hansard, 20 April 1998)

§ Mr. Matthew Taylor
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many WE177 bombs have so far been dismantled. [38961]

§ Dr. Reid
86 per cent. of our WE 177 warheads have now been dismantled.

§ Mr. Matthew Taylor
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what types of vehicle were used to transport the WE177 bomb. [38960]
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§ Dr. Reid
The following types of vehicle have been used to transport the WE177 which was withdrawn from service on 31 March 1998.

Truck Cargo 4t 4x4 Bedford MK

Truck Cargo Heavy Duty Mk I

Truck Cargo Heavy Duty Mk II

§ Mr. Matthew Taylor
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when training for RAF pilots with the WE177 bomb was ended. [38959]

§ Dr. Reid
The last formal course for RAF aircrew took place in April 1997. This was supplemented by simulator continuation training in procedures on unit to maintain aircrew currency through to March 1998. The WE177 bomb was withdrawn from service on 31 March 1998.