"ملف رقم ٠٤٣٦/٢ اتفاقية طيران الشارقة" [و‎‎٤‎٤] (١١٦/٨٧)

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Ain OTaIP' LliilOON OPFICOR
BAHRAIN.
28th June 1950.
His Britannic Majesty’s Political resident
in the Persian Gulf,
B ahrain .
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oHaPJaII
Sir,
air Headquarters Iraq have informed tnis office thAt
it is proposed to extend the main airfield runway at oharjah
by 451 yards, to bring the total length of the runway to 2000
yards as shown on the enclosed plan. It is understood tnat
the matter is of considerable urgency, and as there is no
time to approach air ministry to ascertain details of the
airfield's new lease before starting work, it is requested
that the following, information be supplied to the Officer
Commanding Royal «ir Force Bahrain, at your earliest conven
ience.
(a) Does the new lease, now being negotiated by air
Ministry include the area required for extension
of the runway as shown on the enclosed plan?
(b) May permission be granted for work to commence
immediately?
(c) Can the Royal Air iorce divert the existing track
to Dibai to run around the end of the extended runway?
(d) May authority be granted to the noyal air force to
halt traffic on the proposed new road when the runway
is in use?
(e) Can an undertaking be obtained from the shaikh of
sharjah that no structures forming flying obstructions
will be ouilt in the 19° approach funnel to the
extension.
air Headquarters Iraq, have emphasized the urgency
for work to commence at the earliest possible date and an
early reply to the above queries would be 0 reatly appreciated.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your obedient servant,
(u. newis)
squadron Leader,
air staff Liaison officer.
Officer C ommanding,
Copy to:-
Royal .tiir force, sahrain.