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‘File 2/42 AIR AGREEMENT BETWEEN U.K. & FRENCH GOVT.' [‎7r] (13/132)

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The record is made up of 1 file (64 folios). It was created in 26 Jul 1946-11 Dec 1948. It was written in English, French 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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f<>) fidequate radio facsilities for eaoential
naTi^ation and point-to-point ootu" uni cations •
It is further agreed that accommodation and facilities
£xKjc± at each airfield or base are not guaranteed in
e^oese of the capacity ohowi in Annex *A* Section IV.
ARTI gU IV^
At the airfields and ba&et referred to in Article II
auh-iara (b) abore, the oxxtiaki authorities will provide:-
(a) The "Daily eeryicing* an'i re-fuelling of srench
aircraft witn the proTisi on of spares where
possible (excluding American type sparesJ}.
(b) ncocirmoiati on ;nd feeding of french military crews
and official passengers to the aa.ue standard at
that provided for British cxeww and passengers
of equivalent status.,
(c) iidequate radio facilities for essential navigation
ar:d point-to-pulut oosfcjunicc.tionc.
It is further agreed that aouoiiiiijodaticn and facilities
at each airfield or base are not guaranteed in excess of
the capacity shown in Annex , 3*, Section IV.
AJiTIOLl V.
Individual British flightu over Vrenoh territory along
the routes shown in Annex *a» will be notified in advance
to the hiniutre dee Armeea (* # te.G. nir), but prior authority
from tb<? letter shall not be raquiree.
In respect of individual British flights required to
operate along other routes or to land in French territory
at other bases, prior notification must be given to, and
prior permission received from, the Unittre dee Arweee
(S.TI.G. Air) or such local authority as way ue designated.
The above mentioned method of clearing flights into or
over French Territory shall be adopted in lieu of applicat
ions through the diplomatic channel.
AHTIOlg VI*
Individual French flights over British territory along
the routes shown in annex ’B* shall be notified in advance
to the Air Ministry, but prior autnority from the latter
shall net be required.
In respeot of individual French flights required to
operate along other routes or to land In British territory
at other bases, prior notification must be given to, and
prior perioieHion received from the Air Ministry or such
local authority &« rcay be designated.
The above mentioned method of clearing flights into
or over British Territory shall be adopted in lieu of
applications through the diplomatic channel.
Article VII/-

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The file contains correspondence concerning a draft agreement between the British and the French governments for the purpose of establishing certain reciprocal facilities for the operation of military flights in or over their territories. The file includes draft copies of the agreement in English and in French. It also includes correspondence regarding obtaining permission from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman for the use of the landing facilities in Salalah, Masirah and Gwadur by French aircrafts.

The main correspondents in the file are: the Commonwealth Relations Office, London; the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Muscat; Air Officer Commanding British Forces, Aden; and the 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. , Bushire and Bahrain.

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1 file (64 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Folios 63-65 are file notes.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 66; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-61; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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English, French and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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