"where are we supposed to conjure up 10, 15 crews for the anticipated MMA fleet when most of the specialists now work in the oil & gas industries"
Military Aircraft
Question
Asked by Lord West of Spithead
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Astor of Hever on 26 September (HL1820), how many ex-Nimrod aircrews are still serving in maritime patrol aircraft appointments worldwide; and how many are flying in other roles in the United Kingdom.[HL1950]
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Astor of Hever) (Con): There are currently 32 personnel deployed overseas in Maritime Patrol Aircraft roles under the Seedcorn initiative with a further seven on traditional exchange programmes. 115 personnel are currently operating in other flying roles in the UK.