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Cyprus: Puma Helicopters

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 December 2024UIN 17183

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Pumas in use in Cyprus (a) only provide a firefighting function and (b) are used for (i) search and rescue and (ii) other operational purposes.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Puma helicopters based in the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) on Cyprus are used for a range of activities, including aerial firefighting across the island.

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