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Air Force: Recruitment

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 82163

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what contingency plans he has to rapidly increase the number of front line pilots in the RAF.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

Contingency plans are in place to rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required. Details of specific contingency plans are not released for operational and personnel security reasons.

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