Dear editor - I refer to the decision by the National Park to approve the introduction of night firing at Manorbier range.

Many of us at the May 17th committee meeting were dismayed, not only at the decision, but by the standard of discussion. One of the factors mentioned by objectors was that Manorbier residents suffer not only the noise of target drones and missile firing but also from the ear-splitting of low-flying aircraft. In response to this, committee members spoke of experiences of aircraft over their own homes, but these contributions seemed irrelevant to the issue before the committee, which appeared already committed to the MoD case; oblivious to the impact night-firing would have on the health of the community and the tourist economy but also, apparently, unaware of its statutory role as guardians of the national park. Following recent decisions on Bluestone and LNG, it would appear the future of the park is not in safe hands. All lovers of this beautiful landscape, which we have inherited, should be aware of the erosion which has taken place over the past few months by short-term decision making.

Andrew McCabe Fernley Lodge, Manorbier.

Dear Editor:- In a recent Western Telegraph, in commenting upon the recent air activity over Manorbier range, a resident was quoted as saying, many of these aircraft aren't even British'. I'm sure that the RAF would be glad to have these foreign' aircrew flying alongside them in a combat situation, as indeed many already do, but we don't want them training in Pembrokeshire!

The reason that some of these aircraft come to Pembrokeshire is because in Manorbier Range currently has equipment used for evaluating a plane's electronic warfare capabilities and these assessments cannot at present be carried out anywhere else. I have seen the aircraft of the Queen's Flight undergoing assessments over the range. Do we really begrudge trials conducted to ensure that Her Majesty's aircraft, and others are as well protected as possible?

Derek Rowland Penmynydd Uchaf Dinas Cross.