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Mr. Trotter
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average age of the Wessex helicopters used by the Royal Navy for amphibious operations by the Royal Marines; and what are his plans for their replacement.
Mr. Judd
The Wessex 5 helicopters used by the Royal Navy are on average about 10 years old. These aircraft still have many years of useful life and any question of replacement should not arise for some considerable time.