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… looks to us as though, having regard to the rapidity of the expansion, further liaison with regard to both military and air matters might be helpful, and we should like to suggest as regards these matters that it might be advisable for visiting Minister to be accompanied by military and air officers of status generally corresponding to that of advisers to Chiefs of Staff here. These officers might perhaps … looks to us as though, having regard to the rapidity of the expansion, further liaison with regard to both military and air matters might be helpful, and we should like to suggest as regards these matters that it might be advisable for visiting …
… positions not be altered in any area without mutual agreement and that each side cease all hostile military, naval or air activity, including air reconnaissance, against or over areas occupied by the other party. 5 No such cablegram or report has been located. 6 … positions not be altered in any area without mutual agreement and that each side cease all hostile military, naval or air activity, including air reconnaissance, against or over areas occupied by the other party. 5 No such cablegram or report …
… discussions. 3. Abdulkadir presented statement at the third meeting yesterday (translation of speech being forwarded by air mail). Main points of the speech were- (a) Historical development of the Republic pointing out that birth largely due to … in view of experience gained during the last two years.' 4. Sjarifoeddin then presented a statement (also being sent by air mail) in which the following are the main points- (a) Historical review of the movement. (b) Explanation of the position … discussions. 3. Abdulkadir presented statement at the third meeting yesterday (translation of speech being forwarded by air mail). Main points of the speech were- (a) Historical development of the Republic pointing out that birth largely due to …
… Government Department of Infrastructure and Transport, will support tourism development initiatives and improve air transport services in the remote Pacific country. The additional fire truck will increase the safety rating of the … Government Department of Infrastructure and Transport, will support tourism development initiatives and improve air transport services in the remote Pacific country. The additional fire truck will increase the safety rating of the …
… closer relations with China, Netherlands East Indies and Thailand and also- (a) restriction of visas to Japanese to travel in British territory and stricter control of Japanese visiting British ports; (b) extension of system of prohibited … of plans for support of China through Burma also urged. Comment-Military mission (which will probably include an air representative) is being prepared and held in readiness. If despatched this mission would come under Commander-in-Chief … assist in manning 18 pounders referred to in preceding paragraph. (d) preparation of plan for immediate reinforcement by air and land forces from India in emergency, such plan entailing no commitment. (e) supply from production in the …
… the Philippine Islands. It will be evident that with United States of America naval ships and convoys using our ports and air forces establishing assembly and maintenance depots and air stations in the Commonwealth, our vital centres will become the obvious targets for Japanese attacks. It is observed … out the Japanese have only to walk into New Caledonia where they would be astride this line and in a position to launch air attacks on the most northern ports being used by the Americans for unloading aircraft and other supplies for transit via …
… attitude and to weaken the will of the Dutch to resist. (b) Help which the Netherlands East Indies can give to us in the air and on the sea is by no means negligible, and their air strength is increasing. (c) We have hitherto been unwilling to enter into a commitment without some prior evidence of … for a public declaration'. 4 U.S. Secretary of State. 5 See Document 436 for R. G. Casey's report of this conversation. 6 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham. 7 Anthony Eden. [AA: A981, FAR EAST 26A] Last Updated: 11 September 2013 … …
… however, the commitments with regard to our sea routes had increased to the point where the Admiralty had to ask the Air Force for additional help. He expressed his agreement with the proposal of a loan from Bomber Command and indicated that … I referred to paragraphs 10 and 13 of my Memorandum. As to the information we wanted I indicated- (a) The effect on our air offensive against Germany which [sic] any steps we decided to take to protect the security of our sea communications. I … 'The War Cabinet Asked that a statement should be prepared showing- (a) The target figures and present strength of our air forces (together with those of our allies) in the theatres covered by the Annex to W.P. (42) 302, both on a functional …
… condominium to 99 years, the base area to be specified and defined in such a way as not to affect British Commonwealth Air interests or plans for allocation of remaining parts of the island for planting and for the development of native … aviation rights for third countries, first two freedoms [3] to be granted to members of I.C.A.O. [4] who have accepted air transit agreement and accord similar privileges to us in their territories. Other freedoms to be granted by the … accorded the right to base facilities in American Samoa, should these at any time be considered necessary, and access to air staging facilities in the Philippines. (g) The United States to abandon their claim to an exclusive base in Funafuti and …
… the next day by Critchley who wrote him a memorandum (not located) on the situation in the NEI. Kirby left Singapore by air on 29 January for Batavia and from there, with Graham, for Amsterdam. There Kirby and Graham Joined Van Zeeland and held … Amsterdam to New York on 31 January arriving the following day. Critchley's memorandum was dispatched on 5 February by air mail via Singapore to Kirby in New York. 2 Following their military occupation of most of West Java, the Netherlands … the next day by Critchley who wrote him a memorandum (not located) on the situation in the NEI. Kirby left Singapore by air on 29 January for Batavia and from there, with Graham, for Amsterdam. There Kirby and Graham Joined Van Zeeland and held …