!['File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [‎124r] (260/611)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x0002df/IOR_R_15_6_87_0260.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [‎124r] (260/611)")
'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [124r] (260/611)
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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
- 2 -
6* The morning of the 10th February produced a dense
fog, through which at 10.00 hrs. the droning of the flying-
b<6at, with Air Vice-Marhhal Burnett on board, could be heard.
These fogs are exceedingly common in this locality
at this season of the year and are said locally to be pro-
duced by the condensation of the ^US (moist southerly
breeze) on contact with the SHAMAL, or cool northern wind.
7. After considerable search the flying boat was
located as having landed at DIFAYAT, some 10 miles north
of UMM RASAIS and the Air Vice-Marshal was eventually taken
on board H Bideford H by motor boat.
8# In the evening of the same day contact was esta
blished with Sheikh Khamis and on the morning of 11th
February he was prevailed upon to proceed on board.
The suspicious nature of the Bedowin, combined
with his own notorious proclivity? for treachery, render him
a difficult subject for persuasion but tact, a sense of
humour, and endless patience can generally be counted on
to win the day* In this particular instance Sheikh Khamis,
on finally disembarking, admitted to 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.
that he had been fully prepared for the worst on embarkingl
It was only due to him having been persuaded to n give his
word as a Bedowin” to 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.
the preceding
night that had prevented him absconding in terror overnight!
9* At 14.00 hrs. H.M.S.”Bideford H sailed for the
first point it was desired to explore, i.e. a coastal KHOB
(KHOR ggAWI) in SAUQRAH BAY. A landing was effected at a
point 18°• 35 1 N. E. on the morning of the 12th
February. The KHOB was located some five miles further
north and the neighbourhood explored, without much success,
for a possible landing ground in the vicinity of the KHoR.
The terrain for several miles round the KHOR,
appeared to be of a heavy sandy nature, covered with low
bushes. In the proximity of a few outcrops of soft sandstone
that occur in this plain it might be possible to clear li-
About this item
- Content
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.
- Extent and format
- 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.
- Written in
- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [124r] (260/611), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/87, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100074345206.0x00003d> [accessed 18 April 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100074345206.0x00003d
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100074345206.0x00003d">'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [‎124r] (260/611)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100074345206.0x00003d"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x0002df/IOR_R_15_6_87_0260.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x0002df/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/6/87
- Title
- 'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:iii-v, 1r:30r, 32r:50v, 53r:58r, 64r:83v, 86r:98v, 101r:101v, 104r:112v, 115r:150v, 152r:181r, 185r:189v, 191r:204r, 206r:211v, 214r:218v, 221r:223v, 226r:240v, 242r:282v, 282ar, 283r:298v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence