Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 46134

F-35 Aircraft: Crew

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) RAF and (b) Royal Navy pilots are needed to qualify on F-35 in 2025.

Answer

Luke Pollard
I am withholding the number of pilots planned to qualify in 2025, as it would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. Throughout 2025, 207 Squadron are continuing to train Qualified Flying Instructor...
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