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'File 0436/51 Sharjah Air Agreement' [95r] (189/200)
The record is made up of 1 file (98 folios). It was created in 16 Jan 1951-9 Dec 1951. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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ASLO/107/7/ Org
OFFICE OF THE
AIR STAFF LIAISON OFFI
28th June 1950
BAHRAIN
His Britannic Majesty’s
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Sir,
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF RUNWAY AT SHARJAH
Air Headquarters iraq have informed this Office that
it is proposed to extend the main airfield runway at Sharjah
by 451 yards, to bring the total length of the runway to
2000 yards as shown on the enclosed plan. It is understood
that 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 Air Force Bahrain, at your
earliest convenience.
(a) Poes the new lease, now being negotiated by Air Minis
try 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 Force divert the existing track
to Dubai to run around the end of the extended runway ?
(d) May authority be granted to the Royal Air Force to
halt traffic on the proposed new road when the runway
is in use 7
(e) Can an undertaking be obtained from the dhaikh of
Sharjah that no structuges forming flying obstructions
will be built in the 15 approach funnel to the
extension.
Air Headquarters Iraq, have emphasised the urgency
for work to comence at the earliest possible date and an
early reply to the above queries would be greatly appreciated. '
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient Servant
(G.S. Lewis)
Squadron Leader,
Air Staff Liaison Officer
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The file contains correspondence relating to the renewal of the Sharjah Air Agreement, including drafts and a copy of the final agreement, signed on 15 November 1951. The correspondence is principally between the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Sharjah, the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Bahrain, the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. at Bahrain, the Foreign Office, and the ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Muḥammad bin Saqr Āl Qasimī (later, Shaikh Saqr bin Sulṭān).
The papers cover matters negotiated as part of the agreement, such as an extension of the airfield, rent payments, guard salaries, and a gift of rifles, ammunition, and a free telegram service for the Shaikh.
Also contained within the file is correspondence (folios 32-33) relating to International Aeradio's desire to paint their company name on the entrance to the airfield.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (98 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged in reverse chronological order.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 100; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/4/7
- Title
- 'File 0436/51 Sharjah Air Agreement'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:26v, 29r:32v, 34r:84v, 86r:86v, 89r:99v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence