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- … the question of Naval reinforcements, had referred to his, Winston's, telegram and endorsed it. [5] With regard to the AIR I gathered he had urged that the provision of 71 Squadrons by April of next year was adequate to meet the position and … I then said to the Prime Minister that I wanted to talk to him about one specific thing, and that was the question of the AIR in relation to our SEA communications. I told him that I thought the whole question was being looked at from a wrong … Sea communications as if they were a matter primarily of responsibility to the Navy. I said that my view was that the Air was the new and vital weapon and that in a sense both the Army and Navy had got to be made subsidiary to it. If that …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/51-note-by-bruce-of-conversation-with-churchill
- … such a threat will extend to the South Pacific, if Russia develops sea power. 5. In this connection, the Chief of the Air Staff has expressed the view that in the time required for Russia to develop sea power, it might be possible for her to establish in the Pacific, by political action, air bases from which very long range aircraft with atomic bombs could devastate vital areas, e.g. oil storage and production … east of Colombo. A major threat to Empire interests in the Pacific might therefore arise by the development of either air or sea power. 6. The Chief of the Naval Staff and the Chief of the General Staff are of the opinion that this view is …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-09/134-chiefs-of-staff-committee-minute-111946
- … with the views I express. I also enclose a short Note amplifying the view I expressed to you in our conversation that the Air Ministry is taking too narrow a view. I am afraid with the two outbursts I enclose and our conversation on Monday you … 15. 2 See Document 14. SECOND ENCLOSURE 25 September 1942 The experience of the past three years has demonstrated that Air strength is going to be a, if not the, determining factor of the war. This is extremely fortunate for us. In my Note of June 16th [1], I said- 'In the Air ... we have the resources to enable us to create an overwhelming and decisive strength. During 1942 the combined …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/52-bruce-to-churchill
- … 4. These consequences are now seen in the following directions:- (i) An inability to provide for the Navy, Army and Air Force an intake sufficient to maintain the strengths that have been raised. (ii) A shortage of manpower to provide for … of compulsory recruitment. The allotment between the services is 1,500 men and women for the Army and 3,500 for the Air Force. PART 3-SERVICE COMMITMENTS OVERSEAS-GENERAL 9. The reduction in the strength of the Army and limited intake … States Forces in the South-West Pacific Area are as follows:- Land Forces Australian ...492,000 United States ...198,000 Air Forces Australian ...136,000 United States ...55,000 The number of Air Force squadrons is:- Australian: Operational ..37 …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/293-curtin-to-churchill
- … in such an event Great Britain's power to resist Germany will depend on her Navy and her ability to resist or prevent air attack. This would mean that air strength would become vital, and I do not need to point out to you that Germany has great numerical preponderance. … contribution without itself actually participating. The one country that can rapidly and substantially increase British air power is the United States and even if this means despatch to Great Britain of machines already in commission or …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/280-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-to-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states
- … defeat on Japan and relieve Australia of the threat of invasion, there is no alternative but to press for the land and air strength necessary for the local defence of the Commonwealth, the case being parallel to that referred to by you in … and other territories in the Indian Ocean. I have addressed to the President [4] and yourself [5] my representations on air requirements. In a separate communication the need for additional land forces is dealt with. [6] 4. The following will … cannot undertake to remain in Australian waters indefinitely. The Allied aim should therefore be to build up the land, air and local Naval Forces in Australia and New Zealand to a point where they can stand without the immediate support of the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/44-curtin-to-churchill
- … give any hope of a successful attack on Japan by that route: the use of China, however, as a means of attacking Japan by air remained essential. He had been much concerned at the reports from China and at the messages he had received from the … had insisted that notwithstanding the difficulties 7,000 tons a month of supplies and munitions should be transported by air for their needs. He had discussed with Churchill the possibility of operating against the Japanese south of Rangoon. … felt that a better course might be [to] retake Timor. It would protect the north western side of Australia and give air bases for further attacks. He doubted whether the Japanese had very large forces in Timor. He inquired about the state …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/229-dixon-to-curtin
- … arrived in Australia and there are now approximately 60,000 United States personnel here, of whom 20,000 belong to the Air Corps. An additional division has been assigned to Australia, but it is not known when it will be possible to arrange … has submitted to the Chief of Staff, Washington, a statement of the equipment required for the Australian land and air forces that exist or can be raised and the dates by which these supplies are required. 6. General MacArthur reports, … as a base for offensive operations. 7. To secure Australia as a base, General MacArthur considers that adequate naval and air forces are the primary requirement. In default of these, extensive land forces are necessary. 8. Because there is no …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/476-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-mr-clement-attlee-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
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- … Berle's memorandum puts forward a policy which, if accepted, would leave the way wide open for American domination of the air. 2. It seems impossible to accept Berle's memorandum as a basis for two-party discussions. In the first place we were … out of discussion. The Anzac Declaration [5], the Canadian draft convention [6] and the draft outline of an international air convention prepared by a committee at the British Commonwealth talks on transport last October [7] are still within the field of discussion. Further Berle's memorandum does not link the international control of air transport in any way with international measures for security-a point which we insisted at the Empire talks last October …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/165-evatt-to-curtin-in-london