Gareth Johnson MP supports Government spending on the RAF

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Gareth Johnson MP supports Government spending on the RAF

Today Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford welcomed the Ministry of Defence announcement that it is to order an additional C-17 Globemaster, taking the number of aircraft in the RAF's fleet to eight.

The purchase of an extra C-17 will help to support the airbridge which transports Armed Forces personnel and equipment between the UK and Afghanistan.

The newest C-17 is currently being built by Boeing in the USA and is due to come off the production line next month. It is then expected to enter service with the RAF in July 2012.

Gareth raised the issue in the House of Commons Chamber with Phillip Hammond, the Secretary of State for defence.

Gareth said “I welcome the decision to purchase new C17 aircraft for the RAF. This is evidence of the benefits of this Government actually tackling the MOD budget and essential in helping to secure the future effectiveness of our fighting forces”

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For further information please contact Gareth Johnson on 02027 219 7047 or at [email protected]

To read Gareth’s contribution in full go to: http://www.garethjohnsonmp.co.uk/dartford-mp-working-for-you