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'File 21/36 Miscellaneous correspondence with British Overseas Airways Corporation' [68r] (135/712)
The record is made up of 1 file (356 folios). It was created in 18 Nov 1947-18 Dec 1950. 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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XGT.2854.4902
To
BRITISH OVERSEAS AIRWAYS CORPORATION
BAHREIN
t®
28th October 1948
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.
,
Bahrein.
Sir,
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Further to our letter XCT.2854.4785 dated 10th October, 1948, I
have the honour in forv/arding herewith a copy of our Winter Time Table, which
comes into operation from November 1st.
^• ** *\ ihis Time Table replaces the one forwarded to you under cover of
our XCT.2854.3891 dated 18th Hay, 1948.
3r- The following amendments have been incorporated:-
a) BO.206 (UK/Bahrein) services now arrive at Bahrein, from Koweit, at
18*.50 hours local time on Saturdays.
b) BO.20? (Bahrein/UK) services now depart Bahrein, for Koweit, at 08,15
hours local time on Sundays,
c) BO,700 (UK/Sydney) services now arrive at Bahrein, from Basra, on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the v/eek, at 20.00 hours local tine,
departing for Karachi the following morning at 0800 hours loo*] time.
d) BO.701 (Sydney/UK) services transit Bahrein on Mondays^ Wednesdayn *nd
Fridays of the week, now arriving from Karachi at 06,00 hours local time, and
departing for Basra at 0700 hours local time.
e) BO.758 (UK/Karachi) services now arrive at Bahrein, from Basra, each 1
Thursday of the v/eek, at 20.00 hours local time, departing for Karachi the L ..r.
following mornin^ at 0800 hours local time. / "
f) BO.759 (Karachi/UK) services now transit Bahrein on Sundays, arriving
from Karachi at 0600 hours local time, and departing for Basra at 0700 hours
local time.
g) BO.900 (UK/lwakuni) services now transit Bahrein on Mondays, arriving
from Alexandria at 17.00 hours local time, and departing for Karachi at 18,00
hours local time.
h) BO.901 (iwakuni/UK) services now transit Bahrein on Wednesdays,
arriving from Karachi at 0700 hours local time, and departing for Alexandria
at 0830 hours local time.
i) BO.902 (UK/Hong Kong) services now transit Bahrein on Saturdays,
arriving from Alexandria at 17.00 hours local time, and departing for Karachi
at 18.00 hours local time.
j) BO*903 (Hong Kong/UK) services now transit Bahrein on Sundays,
arriving from Karachi at 0700 hours local time, and departing for Alexandria
at 0830 hours local time,
I ha/e the honour to be
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
RGA.
Senior Station Officer,
For Station Superintendent.
cc: fonmraeu to H.E. 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.
, Bahrein.
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The file consists of correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain and the British Overseas Airways Corporation in Bahrain. Additional correspondence is from the Foreign Office and the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bahrain.
The papers cover a range of matters, mostly of an operational and administrative nature, such as:
- flight service information, including timetables, schedules, flight numbers, fares, and aircraft information;
- notice of special and discounted fares such as those for school children during holidays and 'excursion fares' to parts of India;
- health regulations such as the need for cholera inoculation certificates for travel to Basra;
- excess baggage costs, cancellation fees, and rates for accommodation;
- availability and cost of fresh produce from Cyprus;
- notice of special flights, including passenger lists;
- customs facilities at Bahrain airport;
- sale of decommissioned vessels and equipment;
- information on company personnel.
The papers relate mostly to flights to and from the United Kingdom, and local and regional flights. However, details of flights to destinations as far afield as New York and Tokyo are also included. The British Overseas Airways Corporation also provided information on other regional carriers, such as Iraqi Airways, Cyprus Airways, and Air India.
Folios 343-355 are internal office notes.
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- 1 file (356 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged chronologically.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 356; 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.
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- IOR/R/15/2/1687
- Title
- 'File 21/36 Miscellaneous correspondence with British Overseas Airways Corporation'
- Pages
- 65r:66v, 68r:70v
- Author
- Kidd, J M
- Copyright
- ©British Airways
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