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'File 2/18 R. A. F. Landing Ground at KHOR JARAMA’ [14v] (28/158)
The record is made up of 1 file (77 folios). It was created in 28 Apr 1937-24 Feb 1948. 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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The file includes correspondence in the form of telegrams and letters, related to the landing ground at Khor Jarama. The correspondence in the file reports on the following issues taking place at Khor Jarama: refining water; moorings; stocking petrol and arranging dhaws [dhows, sailing vessels] for transportation; sending watchmen and their wages; flying accidents; arranging for a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer to visit Khor Jarama for aviation service; and the arrangement to retain all petrol from Khor Jarama and Um Rassas at Muscat.
The main correspondents in the file are: 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 Headquarters, British Forces in Iraq; 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 the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (77 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Folios 73-78 are file notes.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 79; 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 A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.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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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/6/95
- Title
- 'File 2/18 R. A. F. Landing Ground at KHOR JARAMA’
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:8v, 13r:27v, 30r:33v, 36r:38v, 40r:56v, 58r:71v, 73r:78v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence