Question NW3082 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

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08 November 2018 - NW3082

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Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1) Whether any aircraft owned or chartered by the SA Air Force (SAAF) has landed on the island of St Helena in the period 1 January 2018 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (a) on what date, (b) what type of aircraft was it and (c) what were the reasons for the landing(s); (2) did the aircraft(s) carry any military equipment for which National Conventional Arms Control Committee permits are required; if so, (a) what are the details of the cargo transported under the permits and (b) on what date will this be reported to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence; (3) will she make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

  1. (1) (a) The aircraft landed at St Helena on 14 August 2018.

(b) C130B Hercules.

(c) Refuelling stops.

(2). No military equipment was transported on this flight.

(3). No

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