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… Halifax remains at the Foreign Office. Eden leaving the Dominions Office and I fear may become Secretary of State for Air: I trust not as he is not strong enough and has not the necessary drive. BRUCE 1 Winston S. Churchill. [FA: A3195, … Halifax remains at the Foreign Office. Eden leaving the Dominions Office and I fear may become Secretary of State for Air: I trust not as he is not strong enough and has not the necessary drive. BRUCE 1 Winston S. Churchill. [FA: A3195, …
… as High Commissioner. Regarding British Government's invitation to send a Minister on a brief visit, with military and air officers, I will shortly forward name of Minister. In the meantime would it be safe for me to announce that Minister is … as High Commissioner. Regarding British Government's invitation to send a Minister on a brief visit, with military and air officers, I will shortly forward name of Minister. In the meantime would it be safe for me to announce that Minister is …
… of report of Delegation on Korean Question and speech[1] of Australian delegate to first committee are being forwarded by air. 2. We feel that Australian representative should endeavour to concentrate attention of the commission on the attainment … of report of Delegation on Korean Question and speech[1] of Australian delegate to first committee are being forwarded by air. 2. We feel that Australian representative should endeavour to concentrate attention of the commission on the attainment …
… August when they are celebrating the first anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. I am forwarding the letter by air mail bag.[1] [1] External Affairs advised Makin to reply that Evatt would make an announcement on 14 August 1949. … August when they are celebrating the first anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. I am forwarding the letter by air mail bag.[1] [1] External Affairs advised Makin to reply that Evatt would make an announcement on 14 August 1949. …
… and 2 general purpose vessels; (b) Army: 1 SAS squadron, 1 infantry battalion, light aviation and logistic elements; (c) Air: 6 Caribou and 6 Iroquois aircraft with logistic support. 5. The Chiefs of Staff Committee has noted that while the Army … to anti-confrontation activities 5 or when, in approximately 12 months, additional patrol craft become available. The Air Force could meet a Pygmalion situation but in the short term this could have some effect on the availability of … and 2 general purpose vessels; (b) Army: 1 SAS squadron, 1 infantry battalion, light aviation and logistic elements; (c) Air: 6 Caribou and 6 Iroquois aircraft with logistic support. 5. The Chiefs of Staff Committee has noted that while the Army …
… respect of MH17. That investigation, as I say, is independent; it is being undertaken by an independent body – the Dutch Air Safety Board. Participation in that investigation includes two Russian experts. All questions – as we understand it – … consistent with the initial assessment – that this event, this atrocity, was consistent with [an attack by] a surface-to-air missile from the areas and in the terms in which I mentioned. I did not assert that was a definitive conclusion, and … respect of MH17. That investigation, as I say, is independent; it is being undertaken by an independent body – the Dutch Air Safety Board. Participation in that investigation includes two Russian experts. All questions – as we understand it – …
… and if necessary brought before the Pacific Council. (8) In para.3 of P.M.42 [5] you refer to the building up of land, air and local naval forces in Australia to a point where they can stand without the immediate support of the United States … for the whole theatre. He now has the right and duty of demanding what, in his opinion, is necessary to equip all air, land and sea forces in the theatre so as to carry out the strategy as laid down in the directive. [11] I suggest that … question of improving the machinery for munitions assignment, on the proposal to obtain from Russia land bases from which air attacks against Japan might be launched and on other matters of high importance. (14) Going on to London will be an …
… that day. The meeting I gathered consisted of the Prime Minister and Cripps with Sinclair and Alexander representing the Air Force and the Navy. Smuts told me that at the meeting he had urged the necessity of this question being dealt with … of view as the Navy alone, owing to modern developments, could not find the answer. It had to be a combination of sea and air and I stressed to him that I did not think the matter was being looked at with sufficient vision. I told him of the Note I had sent to the Prime Minister urging that the Air was taking too small a view. [4] Broadly I did everything I could to bring home to Smuts the importance of this …
… of our assurances the U.K. are sending a team, led by Lt.-General Evetts and consisting of Wing Commander Harman, Royal Air Force, Messrs. Coles, Yarrow and Clemmow from the Ministry of Supply and Mr. Calpine from the Admiralty, to confirm what … possible facility for rapid transport. You will recall that at the Meeting held at Victoria Barracks on the 16th October, Air Vice Marshal Jones, on behalf of the R.A.A.F. promised full support from his organisation in providing facilities for air transport should a Mission such as the one now led by General Evetts visit Australia. I would strongly urge that you do …