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- … on experience to decarbonise: current and future airport infrastructure and practices; best practice on optimisation of air traffic routes; and efficient air traffic management practices; and Identifying emerging industry partnerships and mechanisms to accelerate the commercial …https://dfat.gov.au/countries-and-regions/singapore-australia-green-economy-agreement-annexes/annex-b-43-sustainable-aviation-cooperation
- … Naval construction programme (see my later comments on the naval aspect); (c) the maintenance of the Royal Australian Air Force at the strength of 53 squadrons, to be achieved under the present programme by December 1944; (d) Food for Great … at your request (C.O.S.(44)408(0)) sets out the best forecast that they have been able to make of the naval, land and air forces which might be available to be sent to the war against Japan, and the dates by which they might become … These difficulties can, I am sure, be overcome when the time comes for the squadrons to return. 8. As regards the Empire Air Training Scheme, the recent reduction in the Training Organization already allows a very considerable reduction …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/170-churchill-to-curtin-in-london
- … pressure on Japan with all the forces we can spare. The objects of this offensive are to wear down Japanese sea and air power and cause shipping losses, while preventing the Japanese from consolidating their positions sufficiently to enable … in seaborne expeditions in the face of land based aircraft. Japan is now faced with increasing Allied naval, land and air forces in all areas from India to the Aleutian Islands and the absolute limitations of her shipping position are never … land forces for the capture of Rabaul and a subsequent advance on Truk, apart from the security of our own bases. (7) Air Forces Although the Japanese have numerous and well distributed airfields they cannot make available in the South-West …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/220-evatt-to-curtin
- … For Prime Minister [2] from Prime Minister. I wish to let you know with what uneasiness we learnt of the sinking by air attack of the DORSETSHIRE and CORNWALL, which is now followed by the sinking of the HERMES. [3] These unfortunate … naval forces. 2. We share with you the anxiety at the repeated naval losses which have been sustained through lack of air support, and I should be grateful to have information and advice on this vital matter as early as possible. [5] CURTIN 1 … while raiding, whenever practicable, enemy lines of communication. (b) To augment with American assistance shore based air strength in India and Ceylon. (c) ... when (a) and (b) have been completed ... to adopt offensive policy in Indian Ocean …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/467-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-mr-clement-attlee-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … SECRET Reference your M.367. [1] In view of Commonwealth's vital interests in the Far East and the naval, military and air forces employed there, the Government is surprised that these changes should be made without preliminary notification of … countries and established contacts with neighbouring authorities. The following cablegram has been despatched to Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham:- 'Commonwealth Government has learnt with very great regret that you are … Command) was to be appointed U.K. Commander-in-Chief, Home Forces, and therefore would not be available to replace Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham as U.K. Commander-in-Chief in the Far East. Lt Gen Sir Henry Pownall (Vice-Chief …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/121-commonwealth-government-to-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … Minister for External Affairs. Referring to my recent messages I feel that I must emphasize that the deterioration of the air position in the Malayan defence is assuming landslide proportions and in my firm belief is likely to cause a collapse in … than gestures. In my belief only thing that might save Singapore would be the immediate despatch from the Middle East by air of powerful reinforcements, large numbers of the latest fighter aircraft with ample operationally trained personnel. … Doubtful whether the visit of an Australian Minister can now have any effect as the plain fact is that without immediate air reinforcements Singapore must fall. Need for decision and action is a matter of hours not days. [1] BOWDEN 1 On 24 …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/217-mr-v-g-bowden-official-representative-in-singapore-to-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs
- … an ultimate discretion to the local commanders to decide when shipping must be evacuated to prevent its destruction by air attack and who should go in them. 3. I have been informed to-day by the Chiefs of Staff that telegram No. 70 despatched … as follows:- 'All men of fighting units for whom there are arms must continue to fight without thought of evacuation, but air forces which can more usefully operate in battle from bases outside Java and all air personnel for whom there are no aircraft and such troops particularly technicians as cannot contribute to the defence of …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/373-sir-earle-page-special-representative-in-the-united-kingdom-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … will deal with any seaborne survivors after some rough work. Evidently the final result will depend on the ability of our Air Force to make head against the superior numbers, and help to destroy airborne descents. Our Air Force will be far more effective in this country for many technical reasons which I cannot give, than operating … on account of the number of casualties we shall inflict on the German aviation being out of all proportion to our own air losses. Night raids will be far less dangerous to precise targets. Anyhow everyone here is resolved to fight it out. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/271-mr-w-s-churchill-uk-prime-minister-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … is not to deteriorate. Even in military sense it would appear that more aggressive action needed particularly in the air. Continued use of air raids for dropping leaflets is now usually received with ridicule in Australia and serves to lend colour to a feeling … is not to deteriorate. Even in military sense it would appear that more aggressive action needed particularly in the air. Continued use of air raids for dropping leaflets is now usually received with ridicule in Australia and serves to lend …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/112-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-to-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london
- … throughout the island with the exception of oil. (2) The inauguration of sea route to Timor. (3) To establish an air route to Timor, and he requested Japan's views on the above.' The Japanese Minister continued: 'I replied I had recently … You will remember that last year there was a rumour that the Japanese were pressing the Portuguese to give them an air base in Timor and both the Portuguese Ambassador in London [5] and the Portuguese Government categorically denied that … throughout the island with the exception of oil. (2) The inauguration of sea route to Timor. (3) To establish an air route to Timor, and he requested Japan's views on the above.' The Japanese Minister continued: 'I replied I had recently …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/171-mr-a-t-stirling-external-affairs-officer-in-london-to-department-of-external-affairs