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Military Aircraft: Crew

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5098

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many qualified fast jet pilots have left the (a) RAF and (b) Royal Navy in each year since 2016.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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