Q.1
A. 1
NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
What is the role of the RAF helicopters in Hong Kong?
The support of the Garrison in Hong Kong whose role
is to assist if necessary in maintaining internal
security in the Colony and its external defence.
Q.2
A.2
Questions about the number of aircraft in the squadron/ suitability of the Western Mk 10 helicopters/general adequacy of the squadron establishment
The aircraft establishment of the squadron is based on
a requirement to provide a clearly defined simultaneous
lift which it is not my intention to disclose.
But the squadron's ability to fulfil the agreed task
inevitably varies depending on the distances to be
covered, the nature of the loads, the operating altitudes
and the ambient temperature. Indeed we are now reviewing,
in the light of a complete year's operational experience
in Hong Kong, the unit establishment of the squadron.
As regards suitability for the task and serviceability
generally, however, we are satisfied that the Whirlwind
Mk 10, which is a well proven aircraft, is perfectly
suitable for the task and that its serviceability is
up to expectations.
Q.3
A.3
Questions about reinforcement of Hong Kong by helicopters both before and after our withdrawal from South East Asia.
Until our withdrawal from South East Asia is nearing
completion in 1971 we will be able to reinforce Hong Kong
as necessary from the Far East Air Force in Singapore.
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