Apache Helicopters (Hansard, 24 October 2002)

HC Deb 24 October 2002 vol 391 c434W 434W

§ Mr. Jenkin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Apache helicopters are held in storage. [76353]

§ Mr. Ingram
The Ministry of Defence has 11 Apache helicopters, maintained and supported in an operationally available condition, in storage at RAF Shawbury.

§ Mr. Jenkin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sea trials have taken place in respect of the Apache helicopter operating from aircraft carriers and helicopter carriers. [76346]

§ Dr. Moonie
The Ministry of Defence has not yet conducted sea trials in respect of the Apache Helicopter operating from aircraft carriers or helicopter carriers. We are planning to conduct appropriate trials on HMS Ocean in March 2004.