§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which RAF squadrons currently have a shortage of trained pilots; and what is the total extent of the shortfalls. [55816]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonAs at 1 September 1998, 78 established pilot posts on RAF operational squadrons were vacant, out of a total establishment of 957. The following squadrons were affected: nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 22, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 41, 43, 47, 51, 54, 70, 72, 78, 101, 111, 120, 202, 206, 216, 230, 617.