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… the Minister for Defence to our meeting an Indonesian request for the RAAF to provide two advisors to help the Indonesian Air Force to use and maintain the guns fitted to the Sabre aircraft which Australia gave to Indonesia in 1973. For two years following the gift, an RAAF Sabre Advisory Unit (RAAFSAU) was stationed at Iswahyudi (the Indonesian Air Force installation in Java where the Sabres are based) to advise on all aspects of Sabre operations. The team left … the Minister for Defence to our meeting an Indonesian request for the RAAF to provide two advisors to help the Indonesian Air Force to use and maintain the guns fitted to the Sabre aircraft which Australia gave to Indonesia in 1973. For two years …
… Evatt to visit Japan, (b) to make a statement favourable to Dr. Evatt in connection with this visit, (c) to provide air transport from Australia for Dr. Evatt, (d) to cancel projected Antarctic whaling expedition, (e) to earmark a group of … MacArthur's Aide-de-Camp, that MacArthur was very concerned about a direct request he had received from Dr. Evatt for air transport. I felt very upset about the general situation and telegraphed Dr. Evatt that I wished to resign immediately. … Evatt to visit Japan, (b) to make a statement favourable to Dr. Evatt in connection with this visit, (c) to provide air transport from Australia for Dr. Evatt, (d) to cancel projected Antarctic whaling expedition, (e) to earmark a group of …
… Army authorities at Sourabaya during the evening that they will spend there on their way through to Australia by air. [3] Please inform Netherlands authorities that they expect arrive Sourabaya approximately 14th December, date depending … Army authorities at Sourabaya during the evening that they will spend there on their way through to Australia by air. [3] Please inform Netherlands authorities that they expect arrive Sourabaya approximately 14th December, date depending …
… Cablegram unnumbered LISBON, 31 May 1939, 5.03 p.m. Your telegram of 6th April [1], Australia Timor Air Service. Portuguese Government are in principle agreeable subject to satisfactory negotiations on basis of reciprocity. … 11 September 2013 … Cablegram unnumbered LISBON, 31 May 1939, 5.03 p.m. Your telegram of 6th April [1], Australia Timor Air Service. Portuguese Government are in principle agreeable subject to satisfactory negotiations on basis of reciprocity. …
… but would probably necessitate a large proportion of the force being accommodated in temporary accommodation. (c) AIR FORCE– The maritime forces should be located at a new airfield to be constructed in Western Australia near the naval … development. Army tactical support aircraft could be located at an airfield to be developed in the Rockhampton area. Air defence aircraft and Bloodhound missiles could be deployed to the Darwin area. Physical construction of the foregoing … 1975. Emergency deployments in 1970 would be practicable but would impose very considerable limitations. 6. The Army and Air papers represent at this stage no more than low level staff studies. A great deal more work is required on them in both …
… of Australia and the security of Australian communications would depend primarily on Australian and allied sea and air power based on Australia and the island chain, and would be conditioned by Indonesian orientation in such circumstances. … be decided following consultations with allies, particularly the United States. In either limited war situation, sea and air routes in the Indian and Pacific Oceans could be subject to interference and attack. These sea and air routes could be afforded a degree of protection under specific military agreements with our allies made in accordance …
… (one located in Hong Kong) A share in afloat support Visits by Royal Navy vessels for training, exercises, etc. Army Air One battalion group, including some supporting elements, stationed in Singapore. 4 long range maritime patrol aircraft … medium range fixed wing transport aircraft; the participation of British technicians and others to help operate the air defence system; and the rationalisation of logistic support arrangements. The question of a British force declaration to … be best to allow command arrangements generally to evolve. This matter would need further examination. 13. In relation to air defence, Lord Carrington said that the British were prepared to join in the efforts now being made and were willing to …
… Cablegram unnumbered 4 July 1939, Darwin-Dilli air service. Your telegram 14th June. [1] Note is now being drafted and text should reach you before end of this month. [2] … 1939, p. 11. [AA: A981, AVIATION 50] Last Updated: 11 September 2013 … Cablegram unnumbered 4 July 1939, Darwin-Dilli air service. Your telegram 14th June. [1] Note is now being drafted and text should reach you before end of this month. [2] …
… is capable of rapid replacement. (iii) In view of the reasons which decided the reversal of the decision to despatch the Air Expeditionary Force, the despatch of an Army Co-operation Squadron was not approved. [AA: A2673, VOL. 1] Last Updated: … is capable of rapid replacement. (iii) In view of the reasons which decided the reversal of the decision to despatch the Air Expeditionary Force, the despatch of an Army Co-operation Squadron was not approved. [AA: A2673, VOL. 1] Last Updated: …
… the Malaysia Australia Joint Defence Program . An ongoing Australian Defence Force presence exists at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base at Butterworth. Australia and Malaysia are both members of the Five Power Defence Arrangements, which is a … secondments, courses and annual exercises, Malaysia hosts an ongoing Australian Defence Force presence at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth. These long-standing links form the foundation of Australia and Malaysia's continuing deep …