RECEIVED I REGISTRY Ha. 09
28 FEB 1974
HKK 21/12.
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND
LONDON W C 2
01-836 1207
20
Mr B Hitch
COVERING CONFIDENTIAL
Marine & Transport Department
FCO
Great George Street
SW1
Dear Brothe
Enter NRIOD Tel. despatched
27 February 1974
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CHOICE OF WIDE BODIED AIRCRAFT BY CATHAY PACIFIC As I mentioned on the telephone, we had a meeting this morning with representatives of John Swire & Sons Ltd (who held the controlling interest in Cathay Pacific Airways) at their request.
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I have knocked out the attached draft of a telegram to Hong Kong reporting the gist of what was said. I am rather anxious to get this off tonight if possible and I am therefore sending this to you in parallel with a copy to Tony Warrington. I will give you a ring as soon as I know whether or not he has any amendments to suggest.
Yours sincerely
G T ROGERS
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