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- … and the measures that should be taken to achieve this end. He considered that the provision of the necessary Naval and Air strength at Singapore would deter Japan from entering the war. He therefore considered that the necessary dispositions of Empire Naval and Air Forces should be made accordingly. He was of the opinion that the knowledge that the United Kingdom and the United … Squadron overseas, together with the A.I.F. and overseas squadrons of the R.A.A.F., as well as our part in the Empire Air Training Scheme. The Home Defence Army and Air Force were necessary for defence against Japan. Mr. Curtin said that he …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/65-advisory-war-council-minute-512
- … collapse of Germany which might free forces from the European theatre in the coming months. (vi) We now have overwhelming air superiority in South-East Asia theatre. The following paragraphs contain our proposals in the light of the above … Asia Theatre 3. The present directive to the South-East Asia Command prescribes as a first task the protection of the air link to China and so far as is possible, support of further construction of the Burma road (which cannot be completely … we feel bound to reject it. 5. The second plan (Vanguard), put forward by Admiral Mountbatten is to capture Rangoon by an air-borne operation to be followed by opening of the port of Rangoon and maintenance of the expedition by sea. This plan is …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/254-churchill-to-curtin
- … breakthrough; (b) The time required for the re-disposition of available French reserves; (c) The action of the German Air Force; (d) The speed of movement of German tank formations; (e) Losses which reduced the reserves, and insufficient … and the high standard of trail-ling of their personnel is noteworthy. (d) German armoured formations were supplied by air, and, where necessary, they lived and supplied themselves from the country. (e) The French probably never expected a … believed to have lessened. This and the Italian threat are containing comparatively few French Divisions. (9) The French Air Force, both fighters and bombers, has been very fully engaged in operations and is believed to have had substantial …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/318-lord-caldecote-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … now discharging liaison duties, who also serves as NEW ZEALAND Representative on JCOSA, will be supplemented later by an Air Force Liaison Officer and possibly, also a Naval Liaison Officer. 3. The joint Planning Committee recalled that in … regard to the intention of the NEW ZEALAND Government to supplement the joint Service Liaison Staff by the addition of an Air Force Liaison Officer and possibly, a Naval Liaison Officer, the joint Planning Committee felt that one officer should … Representative for consideration of joint Service matters, when the joint Service Liaison Staff is supplemented by an Air Force Officer, and possibly, a Naval Officer; (c) the question of setting up an equivalent mission in NEW ZEALAND should …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-12/168-report-by-the-joint-planning-committee
- … Through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) we will contribute $16 million towards food aid and air transport, $2 million for on-the-ground logistics support and $2 million for health projects to support efforts to … crisis in Darfur. Food aid will be sourced and distributed by the World Food Programme, which will also provide critical air support, while Australian Registered Engineers for Disaster Relief (Red-R) will source logistics, communications and … Through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) we will contribute $16 million towards food aid and air transport, $2 million for on-the-ground logistics support and $2 million for health projects to support efforts to …https://dfat.gov.au/news/media/Pages/australia-provides-more-assistance-for-darfur -
- … of more pressing importance. From all reports it is very evident that in North Malaya Japanese have assumed control of air and of sea. The small British army there includes one Australian division, and we have sent three Air Squadrons to Malaya and two to N.E.I. The Army must be provided with air support, otherwise there will be repetition of Greece and Crete, and Singapore will be grievously threatened. 4. The …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/214-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states
- … Commonwealth Government No. 104 [6], New Zealand Government No. 49 and Union Government No. 15, and (b) as regards Royal Air Force supplies, the Royal Air Force will be represented on Central Provision Office by a Group Captain, who will be in a position to bring Air Ministry requirements before the Council. 6. As regards the Commonwealth and New Zealand Governments' comments on …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/362-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-commonwealth-government
- … Defence. Since the War, the War Office have lost the defence of Iraq and Aden, they are being pressed very hard by the Air Ministry with regard to the Defence of the Sudan and, to a lesser extent, with regard to the North-West Frontier of India. All this has meant an increase of prestige for the Air Ministry at the expense of the War Office-and the latter are naturally going to fight to the last ditch to maintain … of Coast Defence. This means, in short, that they will press their claim to defend ports by guns rather than let the Air have any finger in the pie by supplanting guns by torpedo carrying and other aircraft. This is the reason why the War …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-17/185
- … to the R.A.A.F. strength and intake in the Southwest Pacific Area. In considering the organisation and strength of the Air Force, the Defence Committee is to have regard to the reply to be furnished by the Department of Air to the Acting Minister for Defence on the following questions raised in his letter [3] of 30th April, 1945:- The … present strength is a Government decision in view of the fact that the reduction of 50,000 is confined to the Army and Air Force. The direction on future Air Force strength is also a Government decision. See also Government observations under …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-08/103-chifley-to-forde-and-evatt
- … of 12th July, 1946, issued by the said Governments. The Defence Committee considered that in order that British Naval and Air communications in the Mediterranean are adequately safeguarded, it is most desirable that the United Kingdom Government … 2. That the disposition of Italian Overseas Possessions in the Mediterranean Area should be such that British Naval and Air communications in the Mediterranean are adequately safeguarded. In recording the above opinions at this stage, the … of 12th July, 1946, issued by the said Governments. The Defence Committee considered that in order that British Naval and Air communications in the Mediterranean are adequately safeguarded, it is most desirable that the United Kingdom Government …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-10/68-department-of-external-affairs-to-legation-in-paris