'APPENDIX F'

IOR/R/15/6/84, 107

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1942. It was written in English. 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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Map of Masira Island [Masirah Island xx Jazīrat Maşīrah], Oman. The map highlights the petrol stores, and the RAF and BOAC buildings which have been constructed at Ras Hilf. It also highlights the alighting area and Um Ras village at Um Rasas.

The map is prepared by G S Cooper, Civil Engineer, Air Headquarters, Iraq as part of a report titled ‘REPORT ON SOUTH ARABIAN COAST- INSPECTION TOUR- SEPTEMBER, 1942’. The map itself is marked as Appendix F.

The scale at Ras Hilf is approximately 1.5 inches to 1 mile

The scale at Um Rasas is approximately 1 inch to 1 mile

Extent and format
1 map
Area map covers
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Orientation
North
Projection Any method by which the earth’s curved surface may be transposed (or projected) on to a flat surface.
vertical
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 20° 47' 42.27" N, 58° 29' 20.53" E
Top-right: 20° 47' 42.27" N, 58° 59' 49.76" E
Bottom-left: 20° 7' 10.46" N, 58° 29' 20.53" E
Bottom-right: 20° 7' 10.46" N, 58° 59' 49.76" E
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Physical characteristics

Materials: blueprint. Dimensions: 328 x 200mm.

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English in Latin script
Type
Map

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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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IOR/R/15/6/84, 107

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1942 (CE, Gregorian)

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