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- … the base of the enemy's operations. A minor threat to British trade might develop in the Pacific. 5. On land and in the air, direct military co-operation with Germany seems unlikely on any appreciable scale. Germany already has large land … might, without any great military effort-(1) Absorb the northern provinces of Afghanistan; and (2) Launch light scale air attacks on India itself The general effect in India of the near approach of Russian menace might be to rally all classes … In either event no reinforcements could be drawn from India. On the contrary there might be calls from India for land and air reinforcements particularly the latter. 11. Unless Italy were a definite friend, the despatch of adequate forces …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/289-mr-a-eden-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-mr-rg-menzies-prime-minister
- … masterless and they might prove too tempting a bait for Japan. (5) He and his colleagues understood that success of air training scheme was infinitely more important than despatch of one or two divisions overseas. So long as it was understood in Australia that air trainees would definitely proceed overseas while destination of sixth division was uncertain, recruits would be attracted to the Air Force rather than to the Army. As soon, however, as it was known that sixth division was proceeding overseas at an early …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/386-sir-geoffrey-whiskard-uk-high-commissioner-to-australia-to-dominions-office
- … On file AA:A3300, 234. 2 Adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. 3 Chief of Staff, U.S. Army. 4 Chief of U.S. Army Air Corps. 5 Commander, Allied Air Forces in the South-West Pacific Area. 6 Chief of the Air Staff. 7 U.S. Secretary of War. 8 Head of Australian Military Mission to the Combined Chiefs of Staff in Washington. 9 …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/503-mr-a-s-v-smith-secretary-of-the-department-of-supply-and-development-to-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs-in-l
- https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-people/homs/ambassador-to-zimbabwe
- … Australia's military air evacuation in Afghanistan was one of the largest humanitarian airlift operations in our history. Australia evacuated … Ministers of Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia Joint Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Travel Assurances (30 August 2021). Minister for Foreign Affairs and other Governments. Joint Press Conference on … Force. Joint Statement on Afghanistan (15 August 2021) from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. … Australia's military air evacuation in Afghanistan was one of the largest humanitarian airlift operations in our history. Australia evacuated …https://dfat.gov.au/crisis-hub/afghanistan-crisis-and-response -
- … of higher ranking United States Commanders of the Pacific had resulted in decisions materially strengthening the combined air forces in the Pacific theatre. [4] (8) Discussing his reply with the President, I pointed out to him that expansion of the Australian air squadrons from 45 to 72 called for recruits, training and organisation in accordance with an extended programme; further that this would permit of future deliveries to harmonise with the development of fully trained air personnel in accordance with ordered squadron expansion. I also pointed out that General MacArthur had endorsed the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/222-evatt-to-curtin
428 Mr John Curtin, Prime Minister, to Dr H. V. Evatt, Minister for External Affairs (in Washington)
… 55 [9], it was stated that the minimum forces required for the defence of the whole of Australia are:- Army-25 divisions Air-64 first line squadrons 9 transport squadrons. (c) In regard to the Army strength, it was stated that the strength mentioned is the minimum until such time as adequate naval and air forces are available, and that 10 fully equipped divisions would have to be supplied by our Allies. (d) With reference … Area, you will have received my SW.18 [10] relative to the increase considered necessary. (e) With reference to adequate air strength, you are aware that we have 15 first line squadrons, that supplies of aircraft are required for expansion of …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/428-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs-in-washington475 Mr John Curtin, Prime Minister, to Dr H. V. Evatt, Minister for External Affairs (in Washington)
… now or in the immediate future, is to route shipping in the Southwest Pacific Area. 3. The promised 95,000 American air and ground troops and a firstline American air strength of about 500 aircraft after deducting squadrons for Fiji and New Caledonia, and the one Australian pursuit … of Australia as the main base. 4. MacArthur cabled to Marshall [2] on 24th April a statement of Ausralian land and air formations and the dates when they may be expected to be in service and in training and his relative priorities for the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/475-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs-in-washington- … of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine. On this day, 298 passengers and crew were killed when a surface-to-air missile shot down the civilian aircraft carrying loved ones home, on holiday and to work. Joint media release: Fourth … of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine. On this day, 298 passengers and crew were killed when a surface-to-air missile shot down the civilian aircraft carrying loved ones home, on holiday and to work. Joint media release: Fourth …https://dfat.gov.au/news/news/Pages/fourth-anniversary-of-the-downing-of-flight-mh17 -
- … being present: Navy-Commander G. G. O. Gatacre Army-Lieutenant-Colonel A. A. Conlon Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Kerr Air-Wing-Commander V. S. Vincent. The Chief of the Air Staff and Mr P. E. Coleman, Department of Defence, were also present during the discussions. The Committee's report is … command, location, composition and maintenance (see para. 7 of the U.K. Memorandum C-Security [9]). (b) The International Air Force would probably disintegrate at a time of crisis owing to the National components of the Force taking opposite …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/293-report-of-discussions-between-service-officers-and-hasluck