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UK EYES A
Chief of the Defence Staff had ordered implementation of the plan. However, the operation cannot start until essential preparations have been made and it is impossible to predict with certainty how long some of these preparations will take
(eg obtaining diplomatic clearance). The time to complete the operation can therefore only be estimated with any degree of accuracy in relation to H hour. Estimated timings for this plan, based on the use of ATF aircraft deployed from the UK, are as follows 2:
a.
First forces
from the UK could arrive in Hong Kong by 3:
b. First forces
from Brunei could arrive in Hong Kong by :
C.
3 4
All forces
from Brunei could
be complete in Hong Kong by 34:
d.
All forces
from the UK could be complete in Hong Kong by 3:
52-55.
Spare
Westabout Route
Eastabout Route
H + 57.5 hrs
H + 53.5 hrs
H + 72.5 hrs
H + 62.5 hrs
H+ 157 hrs
H71 hrs
H + 757 hrs
(311/2 days)
SERVICE SUPPORT
H + 462.5 hrs (191/2 days)
LOGISTICS PLAN
56. Reinforcements will deploy with all combat supplies and materiel required for their operational role, less that which is available in-Theatre at the time. All troop carrying vehicles, some engineer plant and all maps will continue to be
Notes:
2.
Includes a 15% delay factor.
RAF, Sek Kong airfield not available.
Timings include transit times UK-Brunei.
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UK EYES A
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