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much hope that in the event it will be rather better than can, at this stage, be forecast, especially during the period up to the end of
1971.
(c) that should experience of the scheme
show that it is inadequate for its
purpose, we reserve the right to raise "ab initio" the whole
question of fighter cover for the Colony.
(a) that you have put forward the idea of
a trial visit by a Phantom aircraft
to confirm that the runway is
adequate.
Once we have informed the Ministry of' Defence of your (and our) acceptance of their proposals, they will authorise the Commander- in-Chief, Far East, and the Commander, British Forces, Hong Kong, in conjunction with the Air Force Department, to complete the necessary detailed examination and
planning.
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