§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the operational purpose of RAF Feltwell; and how many(a) UK and (b) US personnel are stationed there. [121997]
§ Mr. SpellarRAF Feltwell is a passive deep space tracking station and part of a worldwide network of sensors tracking man-made objects in deep space. As at 10 May 2000, there were 124 US personnel stationed there in support of this role, and no UK personnel. Feltwell also provides a support function for RAF Lakenheath.