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- … Oil Concessions. Ambassador at Lisbon [5] could be instructed to press for this along with early decision on Darwin-Dilli air route, and also to obtain information as to precise position of Wittouck. In respect of air service, you are aware Portuguese Government has agreed in principle to establishment of service and we have had draft … Oil Concessions. Ambassador at Lisbon [5] could be instructed to press for this along with early decision on Darwin-Dilli air route, and also to obtain information as to precise position of Wittouck. In respect of air service, you are aware …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/104-prime-ministers-department-to-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london
- … to be handled through the Australian Service representatives, i.e., the Chief of the Military Mission, the Chief of the Air Mission and the Naval Attache (B) Non-munitions requirements-matters affecting the provision of non-munitions … (C) General policy and Financial aspect-W. E. Dunk, Treasury representative, who is at present en route to Washington by Air, is to act as a representative to collaborate with the representatives of the Service Munitions and Director-General, … to be handled through the Australian Service representatives, i.e., the Chief of the Military Mission, the Chief of the Air Mission and the Naval Attache (B) Non-munitions requirements-matters affecting the provision of non-munitions …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/298-department-of-external-affairs-to-legation-in-washington
- … different types. With regard to your paragraph (2) we have to be guided here by the instructions received from the Air Board in Australia. Up to date the Air Ministry has co-operated satisfactorily and we have been able to give effect without difficulty to these instructions. … different types. With regard to your paragraph (2) we have to be guided here by the instructions received from the Air Board in Australia. Up to date the Air Ministry has co-operated satisfactorily and we have been able to give effect …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/444-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-the-united-kingdom-to-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs-in-washington
- … on with British fleet based on the U.K., as, in my view, through loss of time and destruction of factories due to enemy air action, British production, however well organized, cannot reach the volume necessary to obtain air supremacy and equip the divisions required to meet the position in Africa and the Middle East as it develops, [and … on with British fleet based on the U.K., as, in my view, through loss of time and destruction of factories due to enemy air action, British production, however well organized, cannot reach the volume necessary to obtain air supremacy and equip …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/2-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states
- … guns and 24 50 calibre anti-aircraft machine guns, 520 coast artillery armed with 8 15 [5] mm. guns, about 1500 air corps personnel (machines to come from pool being formed in Australia), miscellaneous [and] service troops. 3. Convoy … are particularly anxious about defence of aerodromes in northern Australia and adjacent Dutch islands from which their air forces may be operating although they are fully alive to the importance of securing New Caledonia and the consequences … guns and 24 50 calibre anti-aircraft machine guns, 520 coast artillery armed with 8 15 [5] mm. guns, about 1500 air corps personnel (machines to come from pool being formed in Australia), miscellaneous [and] service troops. 3. Convoy …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/277-legation-in-washington-to-department-of-external-affairs
- … fighting alongside the Dutch. (3) General Wavell should use his discretion in bringing in the prospective naval and air forces envisaged in the terms of paragraph 8 of his cable. (4) America should be asked for additional naval and air support for this area. (5) There should be no attempt to land the Australian Corps in the N.E.I. (6) Australia should be … fighting alongside the Dutch. (3) General Wavell should use his discretion in bringing in the prospective naval and air forces envisaged in the terms of paragraph 8 of his cable. (4) America should be asked for additional naval and air …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/341-sir-earle-page-special-representative-in-the-united-kingdom-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … He reports that in the opinion of the Commander-in-Chief and his staff, direct operations against Japan by Naval or Naval Air Forces are not a practical proposition partly because the risk to forces engaged, both from enemy attack and from … Canberra. 5 Member of the U.K. delegation to the U.K.-U.S. staff conversations in Washington. 6 Admiral H. E. Kimmel. 7 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham. [AA: A981, FAR EAST 25B, i] Last Updated: 11 September 2013 … Cablegram 295 … He reports that in the opinion of the Commander-in-Chief and his staff, direct operations against Japan by Naval or Naval Air Forces are not a practical proposition partly because the risk to forces engaged, both from enemy attack and from …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/415-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states-to-department-of-external-affairs
- … assure you is very much in our minds in every stage of planning. 4. We share your concern about developing the necessary air strength in Australia and are in constant communication with our representatives in Washington on the subject. Both during the negotiation of the new air agreement and since its conclusion, the United States of America Chiefs of Staff have been pressed to give, and have … assure you is very much in our minds in every stage of planning. 4. We share your concern about developing the necessary air strength in Australia and are in constant communication with our representatives in Washington on the subject. Both …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/18-attlee-to-curtin
- … Spitfire squadrons would not be taken into account in reconsideration, resulting from your message to the President, of air requirements in southwest Pacific by the United States Chiefs of Staff and Combined Chiefs of Staff. It is greatly to … that point up with the President if he will intervene with the President to help us in [our] general case for increased air strength in the southwest Pacific. Please let me have your views as soon as possible. BRUCE 1 Documents 27-8. 2 See … Spitfire squadrons would not be taken into account in reconsideration, resulting from your message to the President, of air requirements in southwest Pacific by the United States Chiefs of Staff and Combined Chiefs of Staff. It is greatly to …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/36-bruce-to-curtin
- … of practical help than in the past. P.S. It has been announced (reportedly by Admiral Stump) 1 that Japan is to be given air-to-air guided missiles. Have we no need for these? [NAA: A1838, TS852/10/4/2] 1 Admiral Felix B. Stump, Commander, US Pacific … of practical help than in the past. P.S. It has been announced (reportedly by Admiral Stump) 1 that Japan is to be given air-to-air guided missiles. Have we no need for these? [NAA: A1838, TS852/10/4/2] 1 Admiral Felix B. Stump, Commander, US …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-28/28-despatch-from-spender-to-casey