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'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.' [159r] (330/611)
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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surf going» to recover containers that are adrift and being fen
burled about at random.
One thing as regards dates. 1 am not aue to return
from India till 17th October and as I have had a peculiarly
trying hot weather and still have this wretched complaint
(chronic dysentery) on me I want to take the fullest possible
time in India to give myself every opportunity of getting reals
ly fit for a strenuous winter. The only other alternative,
if I don*t shake the complaint off, is for me to go home
early in November.
x am very anxious to push your **den route through
before 1 say M nunc dimittis" as I feel that in the event of
a complete stranger taking over early this winter it might
possibly delay things yet another year, hence my desire to
get thoroughly fit to see you through myself.
9 . Thus the later the starting date can #>e made the
better it will suit me as A must have time after my return
to get in final touch with the elusive sheikhs, nine a
suitable
dhow
A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean.
&e.&c.
10 . you can rely on me to do everything I can to
expedite the reconnaissance and to ensure its success, but
I would impress the necessity of remembering that the local
wild man has no idea of time. Till we have everyone assembled
and on board we cannot therefore rely in punctuality of
programme.
11 . Can you let
long we are likely to
visit.
me know as soon as possible .a) uow
be out (b) what spots we are likely to
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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.
- 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.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- 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
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