Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Hansard, 13 December 2001)

HC Deb 13 December 2001 vol 376 c970W 970W

§ Mr. Laws
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the annual running cost of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is; and if he will make a statement. [22269]

§ Mr. Ingram
The cost of running the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in financial year 2000–01 was approximately £1.6 million. The flight performs a valuable role in promoting a positive image of the RAF and in reminding current generations of the sacrifices and achievements of those who fought in the Second World War.