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'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [‎77r] (166/611)

The record is made up of 1 volume (302 folios). It was created in 4 Apr 1933-1 Mar 1935. 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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a preliminary rtoonnmimanc* before any 3.0a or othar
paraomial are parmittad to land, -all clear* ie reported.
d.Cc are at liberty to come ashore to examine the conditions.
Id) His Highness anticipates th*t it sill not be possible
to determine finally the landing grounds which are t o be
adopted and marJced out until all lively spots hare been exam
ined, fie contemplates therefore the probability of a prelimi
nary reconnaissance and later a "marking out* expedition.
(e} Similar procedure is to be adopted for the narking
out ae for the preliminary reconnaissance and His Kighnsss
advocatee the importation of any nooessary labour for the
purpose from Muscat# as the unsophisticated nature of the local
inhabitant in those wilder areas prohibits his saployment.
(f) His Highnsss emphasises the fact thet the presence of
a sloop on the foregoing occasions is an ssssntial,
(g) Finally the Sultan is not desirous of any action
being taken during Ramadan,
4, I hare been privileged to read the Hcyal Air Force
report on the recent cruise of two flying boats from 3 a*rah
to Aden# when opportunity was taken of miking sxa serial
reconnaissance ever certain areas likely to afford possible
landing grounds,
&• The location of eight of such areas has been noted
but it la not known whether it ie contemplated visiting all
of them or any others in addition. It is most desirable that
His Highness should hart full intimation before hand of places
that it is Intended to visit and 2 trust that full information
of this point will be communicated to me without delay,
4, As it will take a considerable time tc arrange for &
collect the sheikhs from Masirah and Sur 1 would be grateful
for very adequate warning# say at least a month# as to whan it
is contemplated carrying out the reconnaissance.
2 have the honour to be#
Sir#
four most obedient servant#
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. & H.3._ „ Conaul# lusoat.
Major#

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The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, telegrams and reports related to the Air Headquarters, Iraq, planning to carry out ground reconnaissance for landing grounds and refuelling stations mid-way between Masirah and Murbat. The volume also includes instructions for landing ground reconnaissance at Sauqrah Bay [also referred to as Sukra Bay or Khor Gharum]. The instructions include descriptions of two possible landing grounds at the site.

The volume also contains correspondence regarding the following:

  • Obtaining the Sultan of Muscat and Oman’s permission in order for the work to take place
  • Arrangement for a member of the Muscat and Oman, Council of Regency, as well as some Shaikhs, particularly the Shaikh of Masirah, Khamis bin Hilal, and other individuals to accompany the reconnaissance team
  • The building of oil and petrol store at Murbat
  • The proceeding of two dhows from Muscat to Masirah with a supervisor, labour and materials to carry out the remarking of Masirah Island landing ground, and two dhows from Muscat to rendezvous with the sloop for the marking of landing grounds in Sauqrah Bay
  • Reports on the reconnaissance took place in February and November 1934. The February work report contains information about Masirah Island that have been gathered from Shaikh Salim bin Nasir Al-Maj‘ali.

Folios 280 to 298 of the volume consist of 19 black and white photographs which are placed in one envelope (f 299a). These are aerial photographs, and they are most likely related to the Royal Air Force (RAF) reconnaissance for landing grounds in the area between Masirah and Murbat. The front side of these photographs is dated November 1933, and the reverse side of each of them has a Royal Air Force stamp dated December 1934.

The main correspondents in the volume are the Air Headquarters, Iraq; 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; 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 Government of Muscat and Oman.

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1 volume (302 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 299; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading flyleaves.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [‎77r] (166/611), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/87, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100074345203.0x0000a7> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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