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MHK claims Manx airspace used to train for 'bombing campaigns'

Wannenburgh questions Island's policy on RAF access

A Douglas North MHK has claimed that foreign air crew have used Manx airspace to train for 'bombing campaigns'.

John Wannenburgh made the comments in the House of Keys today.

He'd asked the chief minister about the policy in relation to Royal Air Force access to the airspace.

He also wanted to know what influence the Manx Government has over the provision of RAF support to countries other than the UK.

Alfred Cannan said the Isle of Man doesn't discriminate between military and civilian aircraft and 'disassociated himself completely' from Mr Wannenburgh's comments:

Manx Radio has contacted the Isle of Man Government for response. 

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