… that there is a certain feeling here that Britain has already lost interest in the Pacific and that the omission of any air links between America and Australia and New Zealand in the proposals decided upon by Lord Beaverbrook's inter-Dominion … that there is a certain feeling here that Britain has already lost interest in the Pacific and that the omission of any air links between America and Australia and New Zealand in the proposals decided upon by Lord Beaverbrook's inter-Dominion …
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… such plans we would place ourselves in a position to meet, should it eventuate, the American threat to dominate post-war air, and at the same time would be arming ourselves to make a more useful contribution in the event of the contemplated … such plans we would place ourselves in a position to meet, should it eventuate, the American threat to dominate post-war air, and at the same time would be arming ourselves to make a more useful contribution in the event of the contemplated …
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… carriers and submarines, could be based nearer for a period. 6. Sydney provides a reasonably well protected base, with air cover and warning, and would shorten the distance for supplies and refuelling. 7. We wish to assure the President that … carriers and submarines, could be based nearer for a period. 6. Sydney provides a reasonably well protected base, with air cover and warning, and would shorten the distance for supplies and refuelling. 7. We wish to assure the President that …
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… 2 Dispatched 27 November. See file AA:A3300, 38. The U.K. officers were Rear Admiral R. M. Bellairs, Maj Gen R. Evans and Air Vice Marshal J. C. Slessor. 3 Lord Lothian. 4 Director of Operations, R.A.N. 5 Second Naval Member, Commonwealth Naval … 2 Dispatched 27 November. See file AA:A3300, 38. The U.K. officers were Rear Admiral R. M. Bellairs, Maj Gen R. Evans and Air Vice Marshal J. C. Slessor. 3 Lord Lothian. 4 Director of Operations, R.A.N. 5 Second Naval Member, Commonwealth Naval …
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… Kingdom Government. In view of direct American interest in the establishment of landing ground at Noumea on trans-Pacific air route to New Zealand and other factors such as proximity to Samoa, it occurs to us that United States Government might … Kingdom Government. In view of direct American interest in the establishment of landing ground at Noumea on trans-Pacific air route to New Zealand and other factors such as proximity to Samoa, it occurs to us that United States Government might …
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… fleet in the Eastern Mediterranean. That Alexandria might be rendered untenable as fleet base if Italy reinforced in the air by Germany. In the event of these reinforcements being provided Alexandria becoming untenable and Egypt having to be … fleet in the Eastern Mediterranean. That Alexandria might be rendered untenable as fleet base if Italy reinforced in the air by Germany. In the event of these reinforcements being provided Alexandria becoming untenable and Egypt having to be …
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… Govt in circular cablegram M349 of 4 November (on file AA : A1608,A41/1/6, vi). It requested British and American air support against an expected Japanese attack on Kunming (the northern terminus of the Burma Road) which, Chiang believed, … Govt in circular cablegram M349 of 4 November (on file AA : A1608,A41/1/6, vi). It requested British and American air support against an expected Japanese attack on Kunming (the northern terminus of the Burma Road) which, Chiang believed, …
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… Office in cablegram No. 65 [3], the Commonwealth Government considers, in view of the Australian naval, military and air forces in the A.B.D.A. Area and the vital relation of operations in that area to the Anzac Area, that better … Office in cablegram No. 65 [3], the Commonwealth Government considers, in view of the Australian naval, military and air forces in the A.B.D.A. Area and the vital relation of operations in that area to the Anzac Area, that better …
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… Incidentally reports that large numbers of Japanese are at Timor, that wireless station has been erected, regular air service has been established and that consul will shortly be located there are all false. There are only 13 Japanese … Incidentally reports that large numbers of Japanese are at Timor, that wireless station has been erected, regular air service has been established and that consul will shortly be located there are all false. There are only 13 Japanese …
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… Portuguese authorities necessary for political functions as distinct from technical functions connected with Darwin-Dilli air service. In reaching this conclusion we have in mind, while recognising that there is no exact analogy, the successful … Portuguese authorities necessary for political functions as distinct from technical functions connected with Darwin-Dilli air service. In reaching this conclusion we have in mind, while recognising that there is no exact analogy, the successful …
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