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Air Force: Military Aircraft

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 4897

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many aircraft now make up the composition of a frontline RAF fighter squadron.

Answered by Luke Pollard

A frontline Royal Air Force Combat Air squadron typically comprises 10 aircraft.

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