§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) offensive fighters, (b) defensive fighters, (c) heavy bombers and (d) transporters were operational in (i) October and (ii) November 2001. [25698]
§ Mr. IngramThe number of aircraft of the types specified, in the RAF's Operating Fleet, as at 1 October and 1 November 2001, is detailed in the table. The Actual Operating Fleet comprises all aircraft which are fully operational or in 1st and 2nd line maintenance. Dedicated training aircraft of the aircraft models comprising the answer, have been excluded.
Number of aircraft Aircraft type 1 October 2001 1 November 2001 Offensive fighter 208 204 Defensive fighter 115 113 Transporters 75 76 Heavy Bombers 0 0